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

Motorcycle Hits 7-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

A 7-year-old girl was injured crossing near a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The motorcycle struck her center front end. She suffered facial abrasions and shock. Police cited the driver for failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Division Avenue struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was going to or from a stopped school bus. The child sustained facial abrasions and was in shock. The motorcycle had damage to its center front end. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The pedestrian was not at fault. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Yamaha motorcycle with two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to yield in school zones.


Sedan Rear-Ends Tanker on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A sedan struck the back of a tanker on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Limited view contributed to the crash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of a tanker truck also traveling west. The front passenger in the sedan, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. The collision point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the tanker. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted, but limited view was a critical factor.


8-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck on Marcy Avenue

An 8-year-old girl was hit by a northbound sedan on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of distraction. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk, confused and vulnerable.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn when a northbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The child was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists pedestrian confusion and error as contributing factors. The driver was also inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The child was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by distracted drivers.


Cyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 62-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with an SUV on Williamsburg Street West. The cyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male cyclist traveling west on Williamsburg Street West collided with a Nissan SUV stopped in traffic. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a licensed female, failed to yield right-of-way, which was cited as the contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. Another parked SUV was damaged on its left side doors but was not involved in the collision. The cyclist was left in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Broadway

A sedan making a right turn struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to the bike but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The bike suffered front-end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and the confusion that can arise between drivers and cyclists.


Pedestrian Hit by Bus Crossing Against Signal

A 40-year-old man was struck by a bus while crossing Williamsburg Street West against the signal. The bus hit him with its center front end. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling west on Williamsburg Street West struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at a location not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The second bus involved was parked and not moving at the time of the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but no driver errors were recorded.


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SUV Hits Parked Car, Injures Front Passenger

A 39-year-old male driver and 29-year-old female front passenger were injured in a Brooklyn crash. The driver, distracted by a passenger, struck a parked sedan. Both suffered shock and pain complaints. The passenger was unbelted. The collision damaged the vehicles' front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver traveling west in a 2020 Nissan SUV collided with a parked 2006 Acura sedan on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted by a passenger and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. The front passenger, a 29-year-old female, was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained chest injuries. Both occupants reported pain and nausea and were in shock. The Nissan SUV sustained center front end damage, while the parked sedan was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt. Passenger distraction and traffic control disregard were cited as driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 700 Broadway in Brooklyn. The e-bike and a parked sedan collided. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved pedestrian or bicyclist confusion, police said.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 700 Broadway in Brooklyn involving a southbound e-bike and a parked sedan. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked before the crash, and the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at unspecified points of impact.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 35-year-old man was struck by an SUV turning right on Wilson Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The man suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wilson Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Motorscooter Hits 9-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 9-year-old boy was struck at an intersection while approaching a stopped school bus. The motorscooter driver, traveling east, hit the child with the front center of the vehicle. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on Bedford Avenue collided with a 9-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child was going to or from a stopped school bus when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. The driver was alone on the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan traveling north struck an eastbound bicyclist at Havemeyer Street. The 18-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both vehicles had limited view contributing to the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and injured.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with an eastbound bicycle at 255 Havemeyer Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bike, causing injury but no damage to the bicycle. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. Driver errors include failure to maintain clear sight lines due to obstructed views. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A 30-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Wilson Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Wilson Street struck a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was injured at the scene.


70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lee Avenue

A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing Lee Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Lee Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred as the pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a severe injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Vehicle details and driver information were unspecified.