Crash Count for Bushwick (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,844
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 921
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 245
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bushwick (East)?

The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

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

The Bodies in the Road

In Bushwick (East), the numbers do not lie. Five dead. Thirteen left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, there have been 1,661 crashes. 824 people hurt.

A 71-year-old woman, crossing in a marked crosswalk, never made it to the other side. A 29-year-old passenger, ejected and crushed. A 49-year-old e-bike rider, thrown and killed by a turning truck. The dead do not speak. The living limp on.

Who Bears the Brunt

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price. Vans, SUVs, sedans, trucks—they strike the body and keep moving. In the last year alone, two people died. 232 were injured. Seven suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Children are not spared. Sixteen under 18 were hurt in the past year. The young and the old, both broken on the same streets.

What Has Been Done—And What Hasn’t

The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new speed cameras, intersection redesigns, and lower speed limits. But in Bushwick (East), the blood keeps flowing. Crashes are down, but injuries are not.

Local leaders have not done enough. The laws are slow. The changes crawl. The silence is loud. There is no record of bold action from those who hold power here. No flood of press releases. No urgent votes. The streets remain the same. The bodies pile up.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy.

Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand enforcement that protects the walker, not the driver. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

Citations

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Erik Dilan
Assembly Member Erik Dilan
District 54
District Office:
366 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 526, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Sandy Nurse
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
District Office:
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bushwick (East) Bushwick (East) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 83, District 37, AD 54, SD 18, Brooklyn CB4.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bushwick (East)

Salazar Supports Safety Boosting Nightlife Measures in Industrial Areas

Two bodies pulled from Newtown Creek. Council Member Gutiérrez demands action. Industrial zones draw crowds but lack lights, signs, transit. Politicians push for safety. Danger stalks dark streets. City must fix deadly gaps before more lives are lost.

On August 4, 2023, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez (District 34) led a call for increased nightlife safety in industrial areas after two men died near Brooklyn Mirage. The matter, titled 'After two bodies recovered from Newtown Creek, pols petition for more nightlife safety measures in industrial areas,' highlights the lack of lighting, signage, connectivity, and public transportation in the Industrial Business Zone (IBZ). Gutiérrez, joined by U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Assembly Members Maritz Davila and Emily Gallagher, and State Senator Julia Salazar, urged a full investigation and demanded urgent infrastructure upgrades. Gutiérrez said, 'We remain committed to enhancing public safety and ensuring that the nightlife community operates and maintains responsible practices.' The push centers vulnerable road users—pedestrians and nightlife patrons—who face systemic danger in neglected, poorly lit streets.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn hit a 48-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue with the signal. She suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jefferson Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the driver's errors as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Central Avenue

A sedan struck an e-bike on Central Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front right bumper was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Central Avenue in Brooklyn between a sedan traveling west and an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured Turning Improperly on Bushwick Avenue

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was injured after turning improperly. The crash occurred when a vehicle was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the turning vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and confusion among vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Hits Sedan on Evergreen Avenue

A moped traveling north struck the right side of a sedan going east on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 56, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling north, impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which was moving east. The sedan's 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the moped had no damage either. The sedan driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A bicyclist riding south struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the right side doors of the SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Hits Bike on Irving Avenue

A 13-year-old girl on an e-scooter collided with a bike on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The e-scooter showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor. The bike had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling east on Irving Avenue collided with a westbound bike. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to distraction. The e-scooter showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused injury but no ejection. The report does not assign fault to the victim or mention helmet use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Salazar Supports Safety Boosting Equalized Tolling on Crossings

Brooklyn officials demand equal tolls on all Manhattan crossings. They warn free bridges funnel traffic into certain neighborhoods. Their letter calls for fairness. The MTA stays silent. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide. Streets hang in the balance.

On July 18, 2023, Council Member Shahana Hanif and other Brooklyn officials called for 'equalized tolling on all crossings into Manhattan' as congestion pricing nears. Their letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board states: 'No one community should disproportionately bear the burden of the cars and trucks passing through their neighborhood.' Hanif, along with Lincoln Restler, Alexa Avilés, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Crystal Hudson, joined borough, state, and federal colleagues in this push. They propose a credit system to balance costs between DOT bridges and MTA tunnels, aiming to protect neighborhoods like the Brooklyn waterfront and the BQE corridor from traffic surges. The MTA declined comment. The Board will soon set final toll rates and rules. The federal government has approved the congestion pricing plan, with tolls for cars expected between $9 and $23. Over 100 exemption requests, including from taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers, are under review.


Bicyclist Injured on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries on Myrtle Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The bike was demolished in the collision. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a collision where the bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bike was demolished in the impact. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved with specific errors. The report highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Halsey Street

Two sedans collided on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Halsey Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear vehicle was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Central Avenue. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. A 33-year-old driver, a 13-year-old front passenger, and a 1-year-old rear passenger were hurt. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Avenue. The crash injured three occupants: a 33-year-old male driver with neck whiplash, a 13-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm whiplash, and a 1-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. All occupants were restrained with seat belts or child restraints and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorscooter Driver Ejected on Bushwick Avenue

A 40-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorscooter was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling south, with the motorscooter sustaining damage while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted; the cyclist confused. The bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was riding south on Bushwick Avenue when a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with him at the center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan's driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was demolished in the impact. No blame is assigned to the victim; the crash resulted from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Getting On Vehicle

A 26-year-old man was injured on Aberdeen Street. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Aberdeen Street struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any safety equipment listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Knickerbocker Avenue

A taxi and a sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue at 2:40 a.m. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The taxi struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a sedan traveling west collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury and experienced shock. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s distraction is specifically noted. The parked SUV was struck on its right rear bumper but had no occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on Gates Avenue

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 25, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash happened at 5:10 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The scooter driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the front end of the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Central Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist going straight south on Central Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion. The driver showed inattention and passed too closely. The bike's right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with a female bicyclist traveling straight south on Central Avenue. The bicyclist, age 25, sustained an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as inattention and passing too closely. The sedan struck the bike on its right side doors, causing damage to the bicycle but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe passing as key factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Struck by Sedan on Bushwick Avenue

A female e-scooter driver was hit by a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter’s front center collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The collision occurred at the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious throughout. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
A 7043
Salazar 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
Davila 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.