Crash Count for Bushwick (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,796
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 784
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 165
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bushwick (West)?
SUVs/Cars 31 0 0 Trucks/Buses 3 2 1 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0 Bikes 2 0 0
Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

Bushwick (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Broken Bodies, Broken Promises

Three dead. Over two hundred injured. In Bushwick (West), the numbers do not lie. In the last twelve months, 443 crashes tore through these streets. Three people lost their lives. Two suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same.

A man stands in a crosswalk. A car hits him and launches him into the intersection. The driver flees. Ruari Fay-Handebeaux wakes up in pain. “Broken ankle, broken humorous, bunch of fractures in my skull,” he tells ABC7. He is left in the street. His friend wants justice. “He gets absolutely launched, maybe 10 to 15 feet right into the middle of the intersection, and just left there,” says Kevyn Mayhew.

Hayden Wallace was not so lucky. He died in a hit-and-run. His aunt remembers: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered. He was loved by so many,” recalls Kippy Perkins.

The Machinery of Harm

Cars and trucks do most of the damage. In the past three years, they killed and maimed. Vans, sedans, SUVs, trucks, buses. A van killed a 59-year-old man crossing with the signal. A bus struck a 15-year-old girl. A sedan hit a cyclist. The violence is not random. It is routine.

What Has Been Done — And What Has Not

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They tout speed cameras and lower limits. But the streets remain the same. The intersection where Ruari was hit is unchanged. The law to force repeat offenders into safety courses has lapsed. The city now has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not used it here. Every day of delay is another day of risk.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand action, not words. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Take action now.

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Bushwick (West) Bushwick (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 83, District 34, AD 53, SD 18, Brooklyn CB4.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bushwick (West)

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Wilson Avenue

A 27-year-old man was hit while crossing Wilson Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Wilson Avenue made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


Brooklyn Bike and Moped Collision Injures Cyclist

A bike and moped collided on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The moped carried two occupants. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bike and a moped collided on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other on their sides. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The moped carried two occupants, but no injuries were noted for them. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist.


E-Scooter Driver Injured on Knickerbocker Avenue

A 25-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash occurred while traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue. The vehicle showed no damage despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured on Knickerbocker Avenue. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling straight north and impacted at the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was wearing a helmet, classified as safety equipment for in-line skaters or bicyclists. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.


SUV Hits E-Bike on Troutman Street

A 43-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV struck his e-bike on Troutman Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled north. The SUV hit the bike’s front end, damaging its center and the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street in Brooklyn involving a 2007 Honda SUV and a male bicyclist on an e-bike. Both were traveling north when the SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, 43 years old, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the bicyclist, who was not ejected from the vehicle.


SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Westbound

A 33-year-old male sedan driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a collision on Flushing Avenue. The SUV, driven by a female making a left turn, struck the sedan’s right front bumper. Lane marking issues contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Flushing Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn eastbound. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front areas. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by poor lane markings in complex traffic maneuvers.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on Myrtle Avenue

A 21-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Myrtle Avenue outside an intersection in Brooklyn. She was hit by a westbound sedan that struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing was without signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused visible damage to the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.


Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 24-year-old woman was injured when a motorcycle hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for contusions. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with a 24-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle had no occupants other than the driver, and no details on driver license status or vehicle damage were provided. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck.


E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Side Impact

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a side impact with an SUV on Central Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, hitting the rider’s right side.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2020 Jeep SUV on Central Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved the SUV striking the right side doors while the e-bike was hit at the center front end. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to obey traffic controls and yield to vulnerable road users.


Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue

A box truck turning right struck a 24-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on Bushwick Avenue. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The truck sustained no damage. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver of the truck did not yield to the bicyclist, leading to the collision.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Suydam Street

A sedan struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on Suydam Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Suydam Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The sedan's right rear quarter panel impacted the bike's front center. The driver of the sedan was licensed and had three occupants. The crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on Jefferson Street

A 47-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Jefferson Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Jefferson Street. The sedan, traveling east and previously parked, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's own error or confusion was also noted but no fault is assigned. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Flushing Avenue

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Harrison Place in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Wyckoff Avenue

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Wyckoff Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Cars

A 13-year-old boy driving an unlicensed SUV crashed into multiple parked vehicles on Himrod Street. The SUV overturned, trapping the boy inside. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male occupant driving a 2019 GMC SUV on Himrod Street lost control and overturned the vehicle after colliding with several parked cars. The boy was trapped inside the overturned SUV and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and a pickup truck, were damaged in the collision. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


Two Sedans Collide on Wyckoff Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old girl in the rear passenger seat was injured, suffering whiplash. Both drivers faced limited visibility. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one car and the left front quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a westbound Hyundai and a southbound Chevrolet, both traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Hyundai and the left front quarter panel of the Chevrolet. A 7-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat of the Chevrolet was injured, sustaining whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The child was restrained with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.