Crash Count for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,382
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,830
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 452
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Killed 7
+1
Crush Injuries 6
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 11
Head 5
Back 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 63
Neck 35
+30
Back 16
+11
Head 10
+5
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 111
Lower leg/foot 38
+33
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Face 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 82
Lower leg/foot 31
+26
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Face 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 38
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Back 6
+1
Head 5
Neck 5
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)?

Preventable Speeding in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) School Zones

(since 2022)
Broadway takes five lives. The fixes still wait.

Broadway takes five lives. The fixes still wait.

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Broadway takes five lives. The fixes still wait.

Dead on the corner, again

  • Since 2023, five pedestrians were killed in Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East). Another died as an occupant. More than 1,400 were hurt. SUVs and cars did most of it. Data here.
  • Broadway is the worst corridor. It tops the chart for injuries and deaths here. So does Marcus Garvey Boulevard. See the city’s counts for BROADWAY and MARCUS GARVEY BLVD.
  • Night is cruel. Injuries pile up after dark, and deaths spike at 3–4 a.m. and 11 p.m. Open Data shows the hourly pattern.

Names we don’t know, damage we do

What the numbers say

  • Pedestrians bear the brunt: five dead, 303 hurt here since 2022. Cyclists: 161 hurt. City dataset.
  • SUVs show up again and again in pedestrian harm in this area. Rollup details.
  • Top listed factors: inattention, failure to yield, disregard for signals. Speed shows in the death files too. Local factors.

Promises and the pause button

  • On Bedford Avenue, the protected lane drag went public in 2023. Council Member Chi Ossé called the delay “unacceptable,” pressing DOT for a date. Coverage here. The lane still matters. Cyclists are getting hit.
  • Albany moved on speeders this year. State Sen. Jabari Brisport backed a bill to force repeat violators to use speed‑limiting tech. He co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee. Bill file S 4045.

What would stop the next one

  • Daylight the crossings on Broadway and Marcus Garvey. Pull parking from corners. Harden the turns. Give walkers head starts. Target late‑night speed on the corridor. The data points to repeat hotspots. Top intersections.
  • Citywide, drop the default speed. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set lower limits now. Use it. Our call to action explains how to press City Hall and DOT. Take action.
  • Stop the worst repeat drivers. The Senate bill to require intelligent speed assistance for habitual violators is moving. Constituents can push it over the line. S 4045 details.

Voices on the record

  • “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian … then left the scene,” police told the Daily News.
  • “Police were looking … for the driver … dragged more than 50 feet,” Gothamist reported.
  • “The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous … The delay is unacceptable,” Ossé pressed DOT.

The ask

  • Lower speeds. Fix the corners. Rein in repeat speeders. Start now. One call today matters. Here’s how.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Stefani Zinerman
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56
District Office:
1368 Fulton St. 3rd Floor, NW, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Legislative Office:
Room 553, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: @CMOsse
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 81, District 36, AD 56, SD 25, Brooklyn CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)

14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught
13
Motorcyclist Hurt in Fulton Street Parked-Car Crash

Sep 13 - A driver in a parked sedan and a motorcyclist collided near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old rider was injured and partially ejected. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash happened near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. and involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling east. The 23-year-old woman riding the motorcycle was injured and partially ejected, with reported leg injuries and a contusion. The impact was to the sedan’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front center. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. Other entries list “Other Vehicular” and “Unspecified,” without assigning them to a party. No pedestrians were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Right-turn driver hits motorcycle on Pulaski

Sep 12 - A sedan driver turned right on Pulaski at Stuyvesant and hit a motorcycle going straight. The 41-year-old rider and his 10-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, following too closely, and turning improperly.

A crash at Pulaski St and Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn injured two people on a motorcycle. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a right turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight. The 41-year-old man riding the motorcycle and his 10-year-old passenger were injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors; the data also lists Turning Improperly. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Van driver injures pedestrian at Malcolm X, Jefferson

Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.

At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Road-raging moped driver hits pedestrian on Lewis Avenue

Sep 7 - A moped driver passed too close on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 28-year-old man who was not in the roadway. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury.

Police say a moped driver traveling east on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn hit a 28-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The crash left the pedestrian with an abrasion to his lower leg and foot; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver engaged in Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing Too Closely. The moped’s center front end sustained impact damage. The driver held only a permit; his injury was listed as unspecified. The location is recorded as 22 Lewis Ave, ZIP 11206, at 6:45 p.m. The pedestrian is the only person listed as injured. The report notes the pedestrian location as "Not in Roadway."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan driver injures bicyclist at Decatur

Sep 7 - A driver in a sedan and a man on a bike collided at Albany Ave and Decatur St in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist went down, unconscious and hurt. Police noted driver inexperience and distraction.

A driver in a sedan going east and a northbound cyclist making a right turn collided at Albany Ave and Decatur St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected, left unconscious, and injured across his body. An occupant of the car reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded “Driver Inexperience” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Impact points listed were the bike’s center front and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The crash involved a 2015 Mercedes sedan and a bicycle. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider

Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Alcohol recorded in Marcus Garvey rear-end crash

Sep 1 - Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard at Decatur. A driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 62-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.

Two sedans were traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard near Decatur Street just after midnight. A driver hit the back of another car. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. A 62-year-old driver suffered a head injury and was listed as injured. A right rear passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists both vehicles as going straight. The crash happened in Brooklyn under collision ID 4839902.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Sedan Driver Crashes into Parked Cars

Aug 30 - The driver of a sedan hit two parked cars at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and complained of pain. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver fatigue.

The driver of a sedan collided with two parked sedans on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. One person was injured: a 59-year-old male driver who complained of back pain and nausea. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Alcohol Involvement.' The incident record also lists the driver as 'Fatigued/Drowsy.' Impacts included damage to a parked Honda’s left rear quarter and a parked Nissan’s front end; the striking sedan showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver fatigue as contributing errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Driver hits pedestrian at Willoughby

Aug 29 - Southbound driver on Marcus Garvey cut through Willoughby and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She went down. Leg scraped. The car’s left front bumper took her. Distraction did the rest in the dark Brooklyn night.

A southbound driver on Marcus Garvey Blvd struck a 23-year-old woman at Willoughby Ave, injuring her leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle was going straight and hit with the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors to the pedestrian are reported beyond “Unspecified.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars

Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.

An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman

Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV

Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.

A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist

Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.

A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist

Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.

A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey

Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.

The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV hits woman crossing with signal

Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.

A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt

Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.

Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave

Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.

The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19