Crash Count for Gravesend (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 929
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 502
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 128
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Gravesend (South)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Crush Injuries 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Whiplash 20
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Head 4
Back 2
Face 2
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 32
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 19
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Pain/Nausea 13
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Gravesend (South) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Gravesend (South)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 BMW Sedan (GIZGIZ) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 Red Honda Suburban (KSB2021) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Jeep Spor (A13UPZ) – 26 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2003 Gray Toyota Suburban (KZG4103) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2017 Gray Nissan Sedan (KHA6782) – 15 times • 1 in last 90d here

No One Dead—Yet: Gravesend’s Streets Are Waiting for Blood

Gravesend (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

In Gravesend (South), the numbers do not bleed, but people do. Since January 2022, there have been 638 crashes. Three left victims with serious injuries. No one has been killed—yet. But 335 have been hurt. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street. A 68-year-old man, incoherent and bleeding from the head, after a collision with an SUV. A 69-year-old cyclist, thrown and scraped, helmet cracked. A 19-year-old woman, her arm torn open after a left-turning SUV met her e-scooter. These are not numbers. These are lives, changed in a heartbeat.

The Machines That Hit

Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. Out of all pedestrian injuries, 53 came from cars and SUVs, 4 from trucks and buses, 1 from a bike, and 1 from a moped. The street is a gauntlet. The odds are not in your favor if you walk or ride.

What Leaders Do—And Don’t

Council Member Justin Brannan co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks—a move to clear sightlines and save lives. But in Albany, Assembly Member Misha Novakhov voted against speed cameras in school zones. He also opposed the Stop Super Speeders bill, which would have forced repeat speeders to slow down. Assembly Member Michael Novakhov recently told Streetsblog he thinks the speed limit is too slow on Ocean Parkway. The street stays fast. The danger stays high.

The Cost of Delay

Every day without action is another day someone does not come home. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.” The grief is not abstract. It sits at the dinner table. It waits by the phone.

What Now

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: lower the speed, clear the crosswalks, stop the repeat offenders. Do not wait for the first death. The street is waiting.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Misha Novakhov
Assembly Member Misha Novakhov
District 45
District Office:
1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Legislative Office:
Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Justin Brannan
Council Member Justin Brannan
District 47
District Office:
1915 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0954
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1826, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7363
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (South)

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

25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Signalization Mandate

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It shifts responsibility onto drivers and cuts ambiguity at uncontrolled crossings. Likely boosts yielding and protects pedestrians and cyclists. Analysts warn over‑signaling or poor timing could add delay and turning conflicts.

"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" -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. No. 1394 (File Int 1394-2025) was introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and reached the Council vote stage on 2025-09-25 after referral from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "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." The bill would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks by January 1, 2027. Safety analysts say the law "shifts responsibility onto drivers and reduces ambiguity at currently uncontrolled intersections, likely improving yielding and pedestrian/cyclist safety citywide," while warning that "over-signalization or poor timing could increase pedestrian delay and turning conflicts."


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Stop Sign Mandate

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "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", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Stop Sign Mandate for Crosswalks

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It aims to slow drivers and force yielding. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain. Risks: non-compliance and delay if over‑installed or poorly signalized.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: Int 1394 (Int 1394-2025). Status: Council vote stage after referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter reads: "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." Sponsored by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and brought to the City Council on Sept. 25, 2025. The measure would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than Jan. 1, 2027 and takes effect immediately. Safety analysts say it would broadly slow drivers and increase yielding, reducing crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, but warn of non-compliance and added delay if over-installed or imprudently signalized; outcomes depend on design details and traffic-calming.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan co-sponsors requiring stop signs or signals at all crosswalks, improving safety.

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "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", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Brannan Proposes Citywide Stop Or Red Light Mandate

Sep 25 - Justin Brannan's bill would force stop signs or red lights at every uncontrolled intersection. It aims to slow drivers and protect people walking and biking. Blanket mandates could spur poor compliance, longer waits, turning conflicts, and divert funds from targeted fixes.

"The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them, whether or not they have painted crosswalks, under a bill that will be introduced on Thursday by Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: not yet assigned. Status: to be introduced on September 25, 2025. Committee: not yet assigned. The matter titled "Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Intersections" will be introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan, who backs citywide placement of stop signs or signals. The proposal "would force traffic signals or stop signs at the thousands of intersections without them." Safety analysts note mandating stops or signals everywhere could slow drivers and clarify pedestrian right-of-way, but blanket deployment risks poor compliance, longer pedestrian delays and turning conflicts, and diverts funds from targeted traffic-calming; net system-wide gains are uncertain.


25
Int 1394-2025 Justin L. Brannan

19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn
16
Brooklyn lane-change crash injures child passenger

Sep 16 - Two SUV drivers collided on Bay 46 Street near Shore Parkway. A child in the right rear seat was hurt. The Infiniti driver, 38, reported neck pain. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. One driver changed lanes; the other went straight.

Two SUV drivers crashed on Bay 46 Street near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. A male child riding in the right rear seat was injured. The 38-year-old Infiniti driver was also hurt with neck pain. The driver of a 2016 Mazda SUV was changing lanes. The driver of a 2023 Infiniti SUV was going straight. The impact damaged the Infiniti’s right front and the Mazda’s left front. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists both drivers traveling northwest before the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
Int 1386-2025 Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.


8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say
27
SUV driver turns into 14-year-old on motorized device

Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV turned right and struck a 14-year-old operating a motorized device on Stillwell Ave. The teen fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police recorded no other injuries.

A driver in a Honda SUV turned right and struck a 14-year-old operating a motorized device at Stillwell Ave and Bay 50 St in Brooklyn. The teen suffered an abrasion to the shoulder. According to the police report the SUV was "Making Right Turn" and the other vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not list a specific driver error. The SUV's point of impact was the right front bumper; the motorized device's point of impact was its right side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


14
Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.


12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes

Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.

""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan

Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.


9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes

Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.

"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.


9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure

Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.

Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.


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.


27
Traffic Control Disregarded; Motorcyclist Ejected on Belt Parkway

Jul 27 - Drivers crashed on Belt Parkway at 26 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and broke his arm. A sedan passenger suffered a bruised shoulder. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

A driver on a motorcycle and a driver in a sedan crashed on Belt Parkway at 26 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. A 30-year-old sedan passenger had a bruised shoulder. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor. Police recorded this failure to obey traffic control. The drivers were heading straight before impact. The motorcycle had front-end damage; the sedan’s right side was hit. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No fatalities were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Sedan Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Shore Parkway

Jul 26 - A sedan turning right hit a 35-year-old bicyclist on Shore Parkway. The rider suffered knee and foot injuries, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor.

The driver of a sedan turned right and hit a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Shore Parkway at Bay 44 Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling west while the sedan was making a right turn when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report records alcohol involvement by the driver and lists no other driver errors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02