Crash Count for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,623
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 31, 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
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
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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)

Pedestrian Injured Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk at Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Ignores Signal, Kills Motorscooter Rider

A sedan ran the light at Marcus Garvey and Decatur. It struck a motorscooter broadside. The rider, 26, was thrown and killed. Head trauma. No helmet. Blood on the street. Dawn broke over shattered glass and silence.

A deadly crash unfolded at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Decatur Street in Brooklyn. A sedan struck a 26-year-old motorscooter rider broadside. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The report states, 'Signal ignored. Scooter crushed. Blood pooled as dawn crept over broken glass and silence.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the failure to obey traffic control. The motorscooter was demolished. The crash left one dead and a city street stained with loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn Bike and E-Scooter Collide at Quincy Street

A 7-year-old boy on a bike collided with an e-scooter traveling the opposite direction. The boy suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn involving a 7-year-old bicyclist and an e-scooter. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the impact. The vehicles collided frontally, with damage to the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 65-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver's view was obstructed, worsening the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front quarter panel. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 63-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicycle at the center front end, causing left front bumper damage to the bike and front end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
10-Year-Old Girl Injured by Sedan on Lewis Avenue

A 10-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. She was left in shock at the intersection. The driver continued straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lewis Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was in shock. The crash involved a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV and Sedan Collide on Macdonough Street

A GMC SUV and a Kia sedan crashed head-on and side-on at Macdonough Street. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Macdonough Street involving a GMC SUV traveling south and a Kia sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged on the right side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moving SUV Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue. The parked driver, a 72-year-old woman, suffered knee and leg injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The injured driver was in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2005 Cadillac SUV traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2020 Nissan SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 72-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the parked driver but does not detail errors for the moving vehicle. Both SUVs were damaged on their left bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

A sedan slammed into a southbound cyclist on Broadway. The rider’s arm broke and twisted. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles hit head-on. The cyclist wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan collided with him on Broadway. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling south and struck head-on. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Police list driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 23-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Reid Avenue and struck a southbound sedan. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male riding an e-bike was making a left turn on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with a southbound sedan traveling straight. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. No helmet or signaling factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Passenger Vehicle on Lewis Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The impact was at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. A 37-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unsafe Lane Change Sends Driver to Hospital

Two SUVs slammed together on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A woman behind the wheel took the hit, neck wrenched, whiplash sharp. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal bent. One driver hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A 42-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the cause. One SUV struck the left rear bumper of the other, which hit the right front bumper in return. Both drivers were licensed and headed south. The injured woman was driving one of the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Making U-Turn

A Ford SUV struck a Revel sedan from behind on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with bruises to his arm. Both drivers were distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a Revel sedan making a U-turn in the same direction. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan at its center back end. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The sedan driver was conscious but injured. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured on Putnam Avenue

A 28-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a parked sedan on Putnam Avenue. She was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved confusion and passing too closely. The sedan remained undamaged.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling south on Putnam Avenue collided with a parked 2007 Toyota sedan. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan was undamaged and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Greene Avenue

A sedan struck a 43-year-old male bicyclist on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both drivers were distracted. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greene Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist at Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, and the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist's own confusion or error was also noted as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 7043
Brisport votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Knee

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front. The cyclist suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a bicyclist and a 2000 Chevrolet SUV. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the bike on the left front bumper, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was traveling north, and the SUV was moving northeast, both going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and yield, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 7043
Brisport votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Zinerman votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Zinerman votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.