Crash Count for Brooklyn Navy Yard
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 139
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 75
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 19
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Brooklyn Navy Yard
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
▸ Killed 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
▸ Whiplash 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
▸ Contusion/Bruise 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Eye 1
Head 1
▸ Abrasion 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
▸ Pain/Nausea 3
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn Navy Yard?

Kent and Ross: two men hurt, the street stays fast

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 27, 2025

On Jul 22, 2025 at Kent Ave and Ross St, a driver in a Jeep SUV and a moped were going north. They collided. A 21‑year‑old driver and a 23‑year‑old passenger were injured, police records note factors including “following too closely” and “driver inattention/distraction” (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4829583).

The pattern on Kent

Since Jan 1, 2022, this area has recorded 134 crashes, with 73 people injured and 1 person killed (NYC Open Data). People walking and biking take the hits: 23 cyclists injured; 8 pedestrians injured; one pedestrian killed (NYC Open Data). Police frequently log distraction and failure to yield in these crashes (NYC Open Data).

The danger clusters on familiar blocks. KENT Avenue leads the list for injuries. So do Williamsburg Street West and Flushing Ave near the Navy Yard gates. The only recorded death fell in the late afternoon hour around 5 PM in this dataset window (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

At Kent Ave and Taylor St, police say an SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and killed a 59‑year‑old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk on Nov 28, 2022 (CrashID 4585564). At Williamsburg St W and Kent Ave in Nov 2024, a driver going straight injured a 53‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk; police listed failure to yield and distraction (CrashID 4773158). On Flushing Ave, drivers turning right into cyclists show up again and again in the logs (CrashID 4773331; CrashID 4728506).

These are not mysteries. They are turns too fast, views blocked, and crossing time stolen — written in police codes and injury fields.

Who will slow it down

There are tools on the table. In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act would force repeat violators to install intelligent speed assistance that keeps cars within the limit (S 4045) (bill page). Our State Senator Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee, records show (Open States). Our Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon has backed similar speed‑limiter measures in prior sessions (A 7979) (Open States). The City Council can also act. Council Member Lincoln Restler has pushed owner‑liability cameras (Res 1024‑2025) and more secure bike parking (Int 1375‑2025) (Legistar). He also sponsored a blanket stop‑sign/signal bill (Int 1394‑2025) that safety analysts warn could backfire citywide by diverting resources from proven fixes (Legistar).

Local fixes are plain. Daylight corners so turning drivers can see people crossing. Harden left turns and add leading walk time at Kent and Taylor. Protect the Flushing Ave bike approach to Navy Yard gates and pin turns with concrete. Target enforcement at the late‑afternoon hours when this dataset shows the worst outcomes.

Slow the cars. Protect the crossings. Do the boring work at the exact places where people keep getting hit.

Take one step today. Ask your lawmakers to use the tools they already have. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

▸ What changed at Kent Ave and Ross St on Jul 22, 2025?
Police records show a northbound Jeep SUV and a northbound moped collided, injuring a 21‑year‑old driver and a 23‑year‑old passenger; the log lists “following too closely” and “driver inattention/distraction.” Source: NYC Open Data CrashID 4829583.
▸ How bad is traffic violence here since 2022?
Within the Brooklyn Navy Yard area, there were 134 crashes, 73 people injured, and 1 person killed in the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 27, 2025, according to NYC Open Data.
▸ Where do people get hurt most?
KENT Avenue, Williamsburg Street West, and Flushing Ave appear at the top of local injury locations in the dataset window, with repeated failure‑to‑yield and distraction factors in turning and crossing crashes.
▸ Who represents this area, and what have they done?
Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored an owner‑liability camera resolution (Res 1024‑2025) and co‑sponsored a bike‑parking expansion bill (Int 1375‑2025). He also sponsored Int 1394‑2025 to add stop signs/signals at all crosswalks. State Senator Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045, the speed‑limiter bill. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon has supported similar speed‑limiter measures in prior sessions (A 7979). Sources: NYC Council Legistar; 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). Filters: geography limited to the Brooklyn Navy Yard NTA (BK0261); dates from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑27; all modes. We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and reviewed contributing factors and locations. Data last extracted Oct 26, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the date and NTA filters.
▸ What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon

District 52

Council Member Lincoln Restler

District 33

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

▸ Other Geographies

Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 33, AD 52, SD 25, Brooklyn CB2.

▸ See also
Boroughs
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Brooklyn CB2
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AD 52
State Senate Districts
SD 25

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Navy Yard

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Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
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Int 1444-2025 Lincoln Restler
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Int 1446-2025 Restler co-sponsors sidewalk and roadway cafe application expansion, worsening street safety.
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Oct 29 - Int 1446 forces DOT to accept sidewalk and roadway cafe applications online and at public counters. Applicants can save drafts. The bill bars mandatory third‑party drawings. Sponsors pushed access. The Committee laid it over for later action.

Bill Int 1446-2025, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications," is an introduction before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 2025-10-29 and laid over in committee (Laid Over by Committee on 2025-11-24), it would require DOT to receive applications both online and at a public physical location, allow saving incomplete applications, and prohibit mandatory third-party drawings. Sponsored by Council Members Restler, Menin, Louis, Brewer, Banks and Avilés (co-sponsors). No safety assessment or safety impact note was provided on effects to pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers.

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Int 1444-2025 Restler co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clearance cap, worsening pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Oct 29 - Int 1444 caps clear pedestrian paths in front of sidewalk cafes at 8 feet. The rule shrinks room for walkers, wheelchair users and strollers. The Transportation Committee laid the bill over in November.

Bill: Int. No. 1444 (Int 1444-2025). Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: Intro 10/29/2025; laid over 11/24/2025. The matter is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes.” The ordinance would add subdivision k to §19-160 and state: “No rule ... shall require that a clear path of more than 8 feet ... remain clear after the installation of such sidewalk cafe.” Sponsored by Council Members Powers, Menin, Restler, Louis and Banks. This bill would limit the requirement for sidewalk cafes to leave a clear path on the sidewalk in front of them to no more than 8 feet in width.

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Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say
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Int 1421-2025 Restler co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, boosting overall safety.
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Oct 9 - Council bill widens outdoor dining. Grocery stores could apply for sidewalk licenses. Roadway cafes may operate year-round and expand frontage with consent. Review process is streamlined. Laid over in Transportation and Infrastructure committee. No safety analysis attached.

Int. No. 1421, introduced Oct. 9, 2025 and currently Laid Over in Committee. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard it; it was laid over on Nov. 24, 2025. The bill is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes,” and its summary states: “This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage…”. Primary sponsor is Julie Menin; Lincoln Restler and nine other council members are co-sponsors (Ossé, Hanif, Krishnan, Powers, Hudson, Brewer, De La Rosa, Banks, Louis) and it lists coordination with the Brooklyn Borough President. No safety_impact_note or formal safety analysis was provided with the filing; effects on pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users are not assessed in the record.

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Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops
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Int 1394-2025 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: Council vote
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Int 1394-2025 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: Council vote
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Int 1394-2025 Lincoln Restler
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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
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15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
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Int 1375-2025 Restler co-sponsors bicycle parking expansion, boosting safety and cutting sidewalk clutter.
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Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.

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Int 1375-2025 Restler co-sponsors expansion of bike parking stations, improving overall safety.
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Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.

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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
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Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign
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Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.

No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.

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Res 1024-2025 Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill
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Aug 14 - Res 1024 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for illegal parking. Enforcement clears bike lanes, crosswalks and corners. It restores space and visibility for people walking and biking.

"calls upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." -- Lincoln Restler

Res 1024-2025 (file: Res 1024-2025) is a Council sponsorship resolution referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and entered August 14, 2025. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored the resolution. A.5440, sponsored in the State Assembly by Steven Raga, would authorize a six-year DOT camera pilot and shift fines to vehicle owners. City analysts say automated owner-liability enforcement will discourage illegal parking that blocks bike lanes, crosswalks, and corners, improving visibility and space for people walking and biking and aiding transit reliability.

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Res 1024-2025 Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot
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Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.

""A.5440 would authorize NYC to establish a new camera enforcement demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible when a car they own is photographed by cameras"" -- Lincoln Restler

Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.

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Res 1024-2025 Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Cameras
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Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.

""A.5440 would authorize NYC to establish a new camera enforcement demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible when a car they own is photographed by cameras"" -- Lincoln Restler

Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.

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Int 1353-2025 Restler co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.
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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.