Crash Count for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,637
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,417
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 346
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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)

E-Scooter Hits Turning Ford on Fulton Street

A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a Ford making a left turn on Fulton Street. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper turning and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after colliding with a 2008 Ford SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street. The e-scooter was traveling straight east when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the Ford. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The Ford sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning and distracted driving in vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Chain Collision on Fulton Street Injures Driver

Three vehicles collided eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver suffered facial bruises. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The lead SUV showed no damage; rear vehicles had center back-end damage.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn were involved in a chain collision. The 30-year-old male driver of a 2019 Chevrolet SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The lead SUV had no damage, while the two following vehicles—a 2018 Toyota SUV and a 2017 Chrysler sedan—sustained center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pick-up Truck Hits Female Occupant on Lewis Avenue

A 53-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a crash on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck driver was distracted. The victim was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. The truck struck the right front quarter panel, causing damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 53-year-old female occupant. The victim sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The crash occurred when the driver, who was licensed and female, was inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel, which was damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The victim was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Myrtle Avenue Crash

A sedan made a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue and struck an eastbound e-bike. The 24-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan was making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Sedan on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A 36-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury in a collision on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a 2014 SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling south, struck the sedan, traveling east, with its center front end impacting the sedan. The 36-year-old male SUV driver was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan's driver details are unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Driver Injured in Patchen Avenue Crash

An e-bike collided head-on with an unspecified vehicle on Patchen Avenue. The 25-year-old e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed. The driver was not ejected and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on Patchen Avenue. The crash involved an e-bike traveling north and an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The e-bike driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No other persons were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg in Brooklyn

A Toyota sedan hit a 7-year-old boy crossing Madison Street. The driver, distracted, kept going straight. The boy’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and inattention marked the crash.

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota sedan near 780 Madison Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing mid-block when the sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, hit him head-on. The boy suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan continued straight and showed no visible damage. No injuries were reported for the driver or passengers. The boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but the primary causes cited were driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
17-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Broadway near Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after colliding with a westbound SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage despite impact on its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. No blame is placed on the victim; the report highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Lewis Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Lewis Avenue. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another sedan also moving north. The collision caused neck injuries to a 25-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of the struck vehicle. The passenger suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved two sedans with center back-end impact damage. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with a sedan on Patchen Avenue. The scooter hit the sedan head-on. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan traveling west on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling south when the crash occurred. The injured rider suffered a head contusion and was wearing pads only. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
SUVs Crash, Passenger and Driver Injured in Brooklyn

Two SUVs slammed together on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A driver and front passenger suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash left the driver and a front-seat passenger injured, both suffering internal injuries—one to the shoulder, one to the back. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured people were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the front and side of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Jefferson Avenue

A 21-year-old woman was hit while crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan struck her center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorbike and Sedan Collide on Herkimer Street

A motorbike and sedan collided while both made right turns on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorbike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Ejected on Lewis Avenue Crash

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the front center of an unspecified vehicle turning right. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lewis Avenue was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Broadway. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway with the signal. The e-bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the e-bike. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Scooter Strikes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

An e-scooter rider hit a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, 27, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the scooter's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Gates Avenue

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Gates Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Sedan’s Rear on Howard Avenue

SUV crashed into sedan’s rear as it parked on Howard Avenue. Rear passenger hurt. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north struck the rear of a Toyota sedan as it entered a parked position on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s front center hit the sedan’s rear center. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Driver

A moped struck a vehicle on Patchen Avenue. The driver, age 23, suffered arm bruises. Police cite improper lane use. The crash left the moped’s front smashed. The rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old moped driver was injured on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with a vehicle traveling straight. The moped’s left front quarter panel hit the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

A sedan traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard passed too closely to a 24-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The bike showed no damage. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were both traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bicycle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13