Crash Count for South Williamsburg
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,329
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 718
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 167
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in South Williamsburg?
SUVs/Cars 31 0 1 Bikes 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 4 0 0 Trucks/Buses 4 0 0
The Law Is Passed. The Blood Still Runs.

The Law Is Passed. The Blood Still Runs.

South Williamsburg: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Children, Cyclists, and the Cost of Delay

A three-year-old girl steps from a car. An e-bike slams into her in the bike lane on Bedford Avenue. She goes down hard. The rider stops. The girl is rushed to Bellevue with injuries to her stomach. She survives. The street does not forgive. Video shows the crash.

A ten-year-old girl tries to cross Franklin Avenue with the light. An SUV turns left. She is crushed. She does not get up. The driver failed to yield. The city failed her first. Crash data

A cyclist, 46, hits a parked SUV on Lynch Street. He is thrown. He bleeds out on the pavement. Another number for the city’s tally. Crash data

In the last twelve months, South Williamsburg saw 1 death, 4 serious injuries, and 195 people hurt in 348 crashes. Children, cyclists, and pedestrians take the worst of it. The numbers do not lie. They do not comfort.

Leadership: Promises and the Waiting

City Hall says one death is too many. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. Cameras catch speeders and red-light runners. The city redesigns intersections. But the pace is slow. The pain is fast.

Sammy’s Law passed. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit stands. Leaders talk. Streets wait. The law is a tool left on the shelf. Passing Sammy’s Law was a critical first step in our effort to build safer streets… implementing reduced speed limits will be a simple yet powerful way to reduce traffic violence and protect our most vulnerable road users," said Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.

What Next: The Work Left Undone

Speed kills. Delay kills. The city has the power to slow the cars. It has the power to harden the crossings. It has the power to protect the child, the cyclist, the old man with a cane. It must use it.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed.

Do not wait for another child’s name to be written in chalk on the sidewalk.

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South Williamsburg South Williamsburg sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 90, District 33, AD 50, SD 18, Brooklyn CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for South Williamsburg

Sedan Strikes Girl Playing in Brooklyn Road

An 11-year-old girl playing in the roadway was hit by a sedan traveling east on Taylor Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Taylor Street in Brooklyn struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bus Hits Pedestrian Near Bedford Avenue

A 29-year-old man was injured getting on or off a vehicle near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus driver was distracted and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries from the impact on the bus's right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north near 695 Bedford Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as improper turning as contributing factors. The bus was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and did not have any listed safety equipment. The driver held a valid New York license. No fault or blame is assigned to the pedestrian.


SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Left Turn Crash

A 33-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash in Brooklyn. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a left turn. The driver was semiconscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2015 Ford SUV was injured during a crash in Brooklyn on Gerry Street. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting at the center front end. The driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was semiconscious but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing against the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The crash occurred near Hewes Street at night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The driver was making a left turn and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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E-Bike Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Harrison Ave

An e-bike struck a parked SUV on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were both ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver was unlicensed and following too closely. Both victims remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Harrison Avenue collided with a parked 2023 Chrysler SUV. The e-bike driver, unlicensed, was following too closely and distracted, leading to the crash. Both the driver and a passenger, both 35 years old, were ejected from the e-bike and sustained head contusions. The driver and passenger were conscious but injured. The SUV suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash highlights dangers from driver errors in close following and distraction.


Sedan and Box Truck Collide on Classon Avenue

A sedan and a box truck collided while both making right turns on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and left front and right rear impacts.

According to the police report, a sedan and a box truck collided on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The sedan's left front bumper struck the box truck's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.


Bus Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A bus traveling south on Lorimer Street struck an unspecified vehicle. The bus driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash damaged the bus’s front end. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn collided with an unspecified vehicle. The bus driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The unspecified vehicle involved had no occupants and no further details were provided.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Lorimer Street

A 50-year-old man was struck while crossing Lorimer Street at night. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn at 10:10 p.m. The 50-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or helmet use was noted.


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Two Sedans Collide on Williamsburg Street East

Two sedans collided at Williamsburg Street East and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and south collided at Williamsburg Street East and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Two female passengers, ages 49 and 70, were injured with neck pain and shock. Both were rear passengers in the vehicles and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, along with obstructed or limited views. The drivers were licensed men. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.


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E-Bike Hits Parked SUV, Two Ejected

An e-bike carrying two men struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. Both were ejected, suffering upper arm and facial injuries. The driver was semiconscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The SUV was damaged on its left side.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver and his 21-year-old male passenger collided with a parked SUV on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from the e-bike. The driver suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious; the passenger sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. Neither rider wore safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and speeding e-bike operation near parked vehicles.


5-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by SUV in Brooklyn

A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver, a licensed male, was inexperienced and distracted. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its front center.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west on Penn Street in Brooklyn. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The impact damaged the center back end of one sedan and the front left bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The point of impact was the center back end of a 2014 Toyota sedan and the center front end of a 2019 Acura sedan. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of one vehicle sustained neck injuries and was in shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and no visible complaints were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the rear and front bumpers. No other injuries or pedestrians were involved.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 53-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Division Avenue with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Division Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bedford

A 44-year-old man was injured crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. An unlicensed driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Bedford Avenue at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2018 SUV making a left turn. The driver, who was unlicensed, showed contributing factors of inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report highlights driver errors including distraction and failure to yield, with no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on Broadway in Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed on Broadway near Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver was stopped in traffic; the other was going straight. The moving driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn. One driver was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling east, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The moving driver, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Sedan Collision on Harrison Avenue Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Harrison Avenue. A 55-year-old female driver suffered neck contusions. The crash involved unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear bumpers. Emergency responders treated the injured occupant at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harrison Avenue involving multiple sedans. A 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred on the right rear bumpers of the vehicles involved. No ejections were reported. The driver’s injury severity was moderate, and she was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in vehicle collisions.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Southbound

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Union Avenue. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed to the crash. The injured rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Union Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the e-scooter's right side doors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe speed in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable riders.


Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 34-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Broadway collided with an SUV also heading south. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The motorcycle was struck on its left front quarter panel, and the SUV was damaged on its right front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn

A 39-year-old man was struck while crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and moderate burns. The crash happened outside an intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and moderate burns. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Honda sedan traveling south with one licensed male driver. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marcy Avenue

A 23-year-old woman crossing Marcy Avenue with the signal was struck by a moped traveling east. She suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The moped showed minor damage. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Marcy Avenue struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped had minor vehicle damage with no point of impact damage noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.