Crash Count for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,497
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,908
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 485
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
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 6
Head 3
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 12
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 67
Neck 36
+31
Back 16
+11
Head 12
+7
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 121
Lower leg/foot 43
+38
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 16
+11
Head 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Face 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 88
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 17
+12
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 39
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
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 Nov 3, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) School Zones

(since 2022)
Afternoons on Marcus Garvey, sirens on repeat

Afternoons on Marcus Garvey, sirens on repeat

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025

Just after Oct 10 at Kosciuszko Street and Lewis Avenue, a driver in a Ford sedan hit a person walking in the intersection. Police recorded the person as injured. NYC Open Data

They are one of 1,875 people injured on the streets of Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East) since Jan 1, 2022; 7 people were killed in that span. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Oct 10 at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and MacDonough Street, a driver turning left in a Jeep hit a 13‑year‑old who was crossing with the signal; police cited driver distraction. NYC Open Data
  • Oct 6 at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Halsey Street, a pickup driver turning left injured a 17‑year‑old; police recorded driver distraction. NYC Open Data
  • Oct 2 near Lewis Avenue, a taxi driver going straight injured a 66‑year‑old. Police cited distraction. NYC Open Data

The afternoon hurts here

Since 2022, injuries stack up in the mid‑day and after‑school hours, with the 2 PM and 3 PM hours among the worst. NYC Open Data

Police most often record causes we can address: driver inattention, failure to yield, and drivers blowing signals. NYC Open Data

Broadway and Marcus Garvey Boulevard stand out in the data as repeat trouble spots. NYC Open Data

This year isn’t letting up

In the past year, this area saw 3 deaths and 497 injuries. NYC Open Data

Year‑to‑date, there have been 619 crashes, 3 deaths, and 377 injuries, compared with 645 crashes, 1 death, and 343 injuries at this point last year. NYC Open Data

Fix the corners; slow the turns

The records name turning drivers again and again. Hardened turns and daylighting at Marcus Garvey’s crossings, with automated enforcement, would cut that risk. The Council already has a bill to ban parking near crosswalks citywide; Council Member Chi Ossé is a co‑sponsor. Council bill summary

DOT has stalled on promised protection elsewhere, like Bedford Avenue. Ossé called that delay “unacceptable.” Streetsblog

Slow every street; stop the worst speeders

Citywide tools can backstop local fixes. Lowering default speeds under Sammy’s Law is on the table; so is the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed‑limiters for repeat offenders. State Sen. Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee. Open States

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman voted yes to extend school speed zones last year. Will she also back the Assembly version that reins in repeat speeders? Open States

The week began with a child in the crosswalk and a pickup turning left. It ended the same way it started: another person down in the intersection. If you want that to change, act. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened this week in Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East)?
According to NYC Open Data, on Oct 10 a driver hit a person walking at Kosciuszko St and Lewis Ave. The same day, a left‑turning driver hit a 13‑year‑old at Marcus Garvey Blvd and MacDonough St, and earlier in the week a pickup driver turning left injured a 17‑year‑old at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St. Source.
How bad is the long‑term pattern here?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 15, 2025, there were 3,448 crashes in Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East), with 7 people killed and 1,875 injured. Pedestrians account for a large share of the harm, with 6 pedestrian deaths and 392 pedestrian injuries recorded. Source.
Where are the repeat danger points?
The local analysis flags Broadway and Marcus Garvey Boulevard as top sites for injuries and deaths. Afternoon hours, especially around 2–3 PM, see large numbers of injuries. Source.
What policy changes could help now?
Two steps: 1) lower the city’s default speed limit under Sammy’s Law; 2) pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed‑limiters for repeat violators. Sen. Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored S4045 and voted yes in committee. More.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records to the Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East) neighborhood, for dates from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑15, and counted deaths, injuries, and crashes by mode and hour as reported. Data were last updated on Oct 14, 2025. See the datasets here, with linked Persons and Vehicles tables.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman

District 56

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

Other Geographies

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

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Driver rear-ends moped on Dekalb Avenue

Nov 1 - A driver going east hit a moped’s rear near 997 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old moped driver went down with leg wounds and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

An eastbound driver hit the back of an eastbound moped near 997 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn at 3:25 a.m. The 28-year-old moped driver went down with hip and upper leg injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. He was partially ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and damage showed impact to the moped’s center back end and the other vehicle’s front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Another person in the record is listed with unspecified status. No other contributing factors were documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Cyclist Hurt in Parked Sedan Crash, Sumpter

Oct 31 - A 37-year-old cyclist collided with a parked sedan’s front bumper on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. He bruised his lower leg and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

At about 10:02 p.m. near 100 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn, a 37-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead collided with the right front bumper of a parked 2016 Acura sedan. He suffered a lower-leg bruise and remained conscious. A 69-year-old male tied to the car was listed as an occupant with injury status unspecified. "According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction." They also noted reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s right front bumper were marked as damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Sedan driver rear-ends SUV; two passengers hurt

Oct 31 - On Macon Street by Malcolm X, a sedan driver hit the back of an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash on Macon Street at Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn at 4:04 p.m. The driver of a sedan hit the rear of an SUV while both traveled north. Two women passengers, both 29, were injured. One had a head injury with whiplash. One had a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police data list front-end damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Passengers Hurt at Hancock and Howard

Oct 28 - A driver in an SUV and a box-truck driver collided on Hancock St at Howard Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two northbound drivers—one in an SUV, one in a box truck—collided while going straight on Hancock St at Howard Ave around 18:15 in Brooklyn. Two passengers were hurt: a 19-year-old man in the front seat and a 52-year-old man in the rear, both with lower-leg contusions. The 33-year-old SUV driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the truck’s right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Sedan driver hits parked SUV near 853 Halsey

Oct 28 - A driver in a sedan started in traffic and hit a parked SUV near 853 Halsey St in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old driver suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and reported whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.

A driver in a 2019 Honda sedan, starting in traffic, hit a parked 2018 Mazda SUV at 853 Halsey St in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male driver was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and reported whiplash. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. The 24-year-old driver in the other car had no reported injuries. Both vehicles had front-end damage. The crash was logged at 11:34. The NYPD listed the 81st Precinct. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Distracted driver injures man at Putnam and Howard

Oct 27 - A driver passing on Putnam at Howard hit a 44-year-old man at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The man stayed conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg bruise.

At Putnam Ave and Howard Ave in Brooklyn, a driver who was passing hit a 44-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The man was injured with a hip and upper leg contusion. He remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 a.m. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also recorded Unsafe Speed. The vehicle type was not specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as at an intersection. This was in ZIP 11221.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Driver turning left injures cyclist on Ralph

Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Ralph Ave at Monroe and hit a cyclist riding straight. The 38-year-old man stayed conscious with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan making a left turn on Ralph Ave at Monroe St hit a bicyclist who was riding straight south. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured and stayed conscious with arm abrasions. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 p.m. in Brooklyn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead; the driver turned left. No vehicle damage was reported. This was recorded in the 81st Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Moped driver hits parked sedan on Lafayette

Oct 21 - A moped driver passed too close at Lafayette Ave and Malcolm X Blvd. The driver hit a parked sedan. The driver and a passenger were injured. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.

Two moped riders were hurt at Lafayette Ave and Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old driver sustained arm injuries, and a 64-year-old passenger sustained a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the moped was traveling north and the sedan was parked, and police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. Impact was recorded to the sedan's left-side doors and the moped's right front. The crash was logged at 4:15 p.m. on October 21, 2025, in ZIP 11221 within the 81st Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Bus Driver Hurt at Marcus Garvey and Fulton

Oct 15 - Two drivers turned right on Marcus Garvey at Fulton and collided. The bus driver, 38, was hurt. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience. The SUV driver was unlicensed.

Drivers of a bus and an SUV were making right turns on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Fulton St when they collided. The bus driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified. Damage was recorded to the bus’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter. "According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience." The driver of the SUV was unlicensed in New York, per the vehicle record. Both drivers were turning right, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run

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Driver Hits Man Crossing Malcolm X Boulevard

Oct 13 - Night on Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. A driver in a Lexus sedan going north hit a 38-year-old man who was crossing. Left-front bumper damage. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious.

At about 9:27 p.m. in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling north on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 38-year-old man who was crossing. The man suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash occurred near 191 Malcolm X Blvd, the sedan’s left front bumper was the point of impact, the driver was licensed in New York, and the vehicle was going straight ahead. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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BMW driver merging hits motorcyclist on Broadway

Oct 12 - A BMW driver merged south on Broadway at Myrtle and hit a motorcyclist going straight. The rider went down with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield by the BMW driver.

At Broadway and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, the driver of a BMW sedan merged southbound and hit a motorcyclist traveling straight. The 59-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. The BMW driver, 38, and a front-seat passenger reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the BMW driver. The data lists the motorcycle as going straight and the BMW as merging. Both were traveling south on Broadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Driver Aggression Injures Pedestrian at Lewis and Kosciuszko

Oct 10 - A northbound driver hit a 28-year-old man at Lewis Avenue and Kosciuszko Street. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper lane use. The Ford driver was stopped; right-side doors were damaged.

At Lewis Avenue and Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver hit a 28-year-old man on foot at the intersection. He was conscious and injured, with bruising to his arm and hand. According to the police report, officers recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. A Ford sedan was stopped in traffic and its right-side doors were damaged; the other driver’s point of impact was the center front end. Both vehicles were traveling north. The injured person was the pedestrian; injuries for vehicle occupants were not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Left-Turning Driver Injures Girl on Marcus Garvey Blvd

Oct 10 - A driver in a 2020 Jeep turned left on Marcus Garvey Blvd and hit a 13-year-old girl at Mac Donough St. She reported leg pain and nausea. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A driver in a 2020 Jeep making a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Mac Donough St hit a 13-year-old girl in the intersection in Brooklyn. She was injured and reported pain and nausea, with injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 68-year-old woman, was licensed and traveling south before the turn. The crash is logged as collision ID 4848895. The report lists the pedestrian as injured and the driver as an occupant with no injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The girl was in the intersection when the left-turning driver hit her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Ossé mentioned in Brooklyn lawmaker Chi Ossé neither confirms nor denies report of potential challenge to House Democrat
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Scooter Driver Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on Broadway

Oct 9 - On Broadway at Gates Avenue, a stand-up scooter driver hit the back of a garbage truck. He went down and suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

In Brooklyn, at Broadway and Gates Avenue, a 60-year-old man driving a stand-up motorized scooter hit the rear of a garbage truck. He was partially ejected and injured, with a lower-leg bruise. No other injuries were listed. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely by the scooter driver. The truck showed a rear impact and no damage; the scooter showed front-end damage. This crash paired a light scooter with a heavy garbage truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Driver turning left hits teen on Marcus Garvey

Oct 6 - A pickup driver turned left at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

At Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St in Brooklyn, a driver in a pickup truck made a left turn and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured and conscious. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn," and police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver held a New York permit. Police noted no damage to the pickup. The pedestrian's location and action were listed as unknown in the data. Only one vehicle was listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Westbound crash injures 19-year-old driver

Oct 5 - Two drivers collided westbound near Howard Ave and Sumpter St in Brooklyn. The crash damaged a parked SUV. A 19‑year‑old driver suffered a head injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

At about 21:20 at Howard Ave and Sumpter St in Brooklyn, drivers in a sedan and an SUV were traveling west when they collided. The crash also damaged a parked SUV. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, with a reported head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, travel direction for all vehicles was west and one SUV was parked. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for the drivers, and no specific violations were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off