Crash Count for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,620
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,409
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 343
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

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

No More Widows for Van Buren: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

No More Widows for Van Buren: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 19, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt: The Human Cost

A woman steps out of her car on Van Buren Street. She is pregnant. She is struck, dragged, and left to die. Her name is Tiffany Cifuni. Her husband says, “I lost my whole family tonight and I don’t think I’ll ever be the same” (NY Daily News).

In the last twelve months, two people have died on these streets. Four more suffered serious injuries. There have been 376 injuries in 590 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

Patterns of Harm: Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars kill. In this region, SUVs alone have taken three lives and caused 71 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses have left two people with serious wounds. Bikes and mopeds break bones and skin, but it is the weight of steel that crushes and ends lives (NYC Open Data).

The dead are not numbers. They are the 32-year-old woman run down after a minor crash. The 68-year-old woman struck while crossing with the signal. The 26-year-old moped rider, ejected and killed. Each one is a family torn open.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They pass laws. They call for lower speed limits. But the blood dries before the ink. “We will not rest until it’s over and we get justice for Tiffany,” her family says (New York Post).

Sammy’s Law gives the city power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city can act. It has not acted fast enough. Cameras catch speeders, but Albany must renew the law or the cameras go dark. Every delay is another risk, another family waiting for a call in the night.

What Now: No More Waiting

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where no one has to bury their child.

Take action now.

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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
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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
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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)

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A pedestrian crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused a severe knee and lower leg injury. The victim remained conscious despite a fractured and dislocated limb.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a severe injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause serious injury. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the turn as the critical cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Impaired Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked Car

A sedan struck a parked car on Fulton Street. The driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered a head injury. Police cite illegal drug use as a cause. The parked car was empty. Impact crushed metal, left blood on glass.

According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling east on Fulton Street crashed into the left rear quarter panel of a parked Honda sedan at 10:00 a.m. The driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. Police list illegal drug use as a contributing factor, showing clear driver impairment. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. No victim error is noted. The crash resulted from the moving driver's loss of control. Damage was limited to the right front bumper of the Dodge and the left rear of the Honda. No ejection occurred. No safety equipment was used by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 75-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway was struck by a southbound vehicle making a left turn. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver failure to yield and inattention led to the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:20 p.m. The 75-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 2714
Brisport co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 2714
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


Int 0079-2024
Mealy co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.


Sedan Fails To Yield, Hits Pedestrian

A sedan making a left turn struck a 69-year-old woman crossing Park Avenue with the signal. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield. Pain and shock followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Avenue made a left turn and struck a 69-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the report cites only the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Taxis Collide on Myrtle Avenue, Passenger Injured

Two taxis collided on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. A right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved a left-turning taxi and a straight-moving taxi. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. Two taxis were involved: one traveling east making a left turn and the other traveling west going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning taxi and the center front end of the straight-moving taxi. A 32-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger in the westbound taxi was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger in Brooklyn Crash

A sedan traveling east struck a rear passenger in another sedan parked on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 72-year-old woman suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:44 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2015 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the left front bumper into the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2016 sedan. The injured party was a 72-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the parked vehicle. She sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver’s failure to control the vehicle while traveling east and striking a parked car created a hazardous impact that injured the passenger. No victim behavior was cited as contributing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact struck the cyclist’s right side, causing contusions and upper leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:01 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his right side by a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The SUV, a 2020 model, showed no damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any helmet use or crossing signals. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable cyclists, with driver errors implied by the impact location and injury pattern.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedan, Hip Shattered

A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Saratoga Avenue. He flew from his bike, hip shattered, blood pooling on the street. Shock set in. Sirens wailed late. The crash left him broken and bleeding in Brooklyn.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike suffered severe injuries after colliding with a parked sedan near 69 Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:15 a.m. The report states, 'A 26-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan. No helmet. No belt. He flew, hit hard, and bled into the street. His hip shattered. Shock set in. Sirens came late.' The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected from the e-bike, suffered a shattered hip, and experienced severe bleeding and shock. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the dangers of inattention and distraction, as documented in the official account.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. He was ejected and semiconscious after the impact. The driver of the SUV was unlicensed.

A collision occurred in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a station wagon. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and was ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred at the left front bumper. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. He was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered an abrasion as a result of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Left Turn Crash

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider was traveling west, the SUV east. Unsafe speed contributed to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected when his bike struck the right front bumper of a 2012 Acura SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the e-bike rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the unlicensed e-bike rider was traveling west going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to the bike and right front bumper damage to the SUV. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Lewis Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male from Virginia, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed male from New York. Both drivers and a right rear passenger in the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was a 38-year-old female, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver was a 24-year-old male, also conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Reid Avenue

A taxi traveling west on Reid Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan also heading west. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Police report no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan on Reid Avenue. The taxi was traveling west, struck on the right rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The crash resulted in injury to the taxi driver only, with no mention of other victims or pedestrians involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on MacDougal Street

Two vehicles crashed on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both female drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Shock and pain followed impact. Damage hit the SUV’s right doors and the sedan’s front center. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Lexus sedan heading south on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV’s sole occupant, a 63-year-old female passenger, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Parked Vehicle in Brooklyn

An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred; the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an eastbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male driver of the moving SUV sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Park Avenue Left-Turn Sedan

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Park Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2007 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and a limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV and Sedan Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saratoga Avenue involving a 2021 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was male and licensed. Both drivers were found to have contributing factors of driver inattention and distraction. The SUV was traveling straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06