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 31, 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.

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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 E-Bike Subsidy Program

Lawmakers push for e-bike rebates. Senate passes, Assembly stalls. Salazar and Carroll lead. Up to $1,100 for buyers. Critics call it a luxury. Carroll disagrees. Program aims for working-class riders. Cars keep killing. E-bikes offer a way out.

""When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility."" -- Julia Salazar

Senate Bill 'Ride Clean' proposes up to $1,100 rebates for e-bike purchases, covering half the cost. The bill passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly as of August 30, 2022. The measure, led by State Senator Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Robert Carroll, aims to make e-bikes accessible to working-class New Yorkers. Salazar says, 'With the Ride Clean rebate, [e-bikes] really would be much more accessible to working New Yorkers.' Carroll pushes back on critics who call e-bikes a luxury, stating, 'They don’t realize that this is not a luxury item.' The program would use NYSERDA funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, mirroring the Drive Clean program for electric cars. Advocates cite European and U.S. models. The bill’s fate now rests with the Assembly.


Salazar Supports Safety Boosting E-Bike Subsidy Proposal

Senator Julia Salazar’s Ride Clean bill passed the New York Senate 60-3. It offers up to $1,100 for e-bike purchases. The bill aims to cut car use and emissions. It stalled in the Assembly. Lawmakers say it makes e-bikes accessible for working New Yorkers.

Senate Bill S7703, known as the Ride Clean rebate, passed the New York State Senate on June 2022 by a 60-3 vote. The bill sits stalled in the Assembly committee since January. The measure, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would require NYSERDA to cover half the cost of e-bike purchases, up to $1,100. Salazar said, 'When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility.' Assembly sponsor Robert Carroll added, 'This is not a luxury item.' The bill’s summary states it aims to make e-bikes accessible and reduce car dependence. If enacted, New York would join a handful of states offering direct e-bike subsidies, targeting emissions and car use in daily trips.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Evergreen Avenue

A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist on Evergreen Avenue just after midnight. The rider was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was also confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Evergreen Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist's confusion is also noted as a contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused shock and injury to the cyclist but no damage to the bike itself.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Passing Too Closely

A 31-year-old man was hit at an intersection on Covert Street. The sedan struck his left side, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The driver passed too closely. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Covert Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s actions in passing too closely led to the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger in Queens

Two sedans collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Queens. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Wyckoff Avenue collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The front passenger in the lead sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abdomen and pelvis trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New York and the other from Pennsylvania. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the trailing car and the left rear bumper of the lead car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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SUV Strikes Three Pedestrians on Wyckoff Avenue

A Dodge SUV hit three pedestrians in Queens. A toddler, a woman, and a man suffered bruises, fractures, and abrasions. The driver failed to yield and sped. Impact was hard and direct. All were left hurt in the street.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling north on Wyckoff Avenue struck three pedestrians: a 2-year-old boy, a 28-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man. All three were injured, suffering abrasions, contusions, and fractures. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrians with its center front end while going straight. No mention of pedestrian error or safety equipment appears in the report. The crash left vulnerable road users injured on a Queens street due to driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A 49-year-old man driving a sedan on Stewart Street in Brooklyn crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The parked car was unoccupied and damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver was making a left turn on Stewart Street in Brooklyn when he collided with a parked sedan. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact and sustained damage to its front bumper. No other injuries were reported. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan and the front end of the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Near Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn

A man was struck near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The SUV showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The involved vehicle, a 2022 SUV, was starting from parking and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian's confusion contributed to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other sedan head-on. The left-turning driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were female and licensed. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue at 9:01 p.m. One driver, traveling west, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the right side doors of the other sedan traveling south. The left-turning driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the left-turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Cyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A cyclist struck a parked sedan on Harman Street, Brooklyn. The bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited pedestrian confusion and driver failure to yield. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female cyclist traveling south on Harman Street collided with a parked 2009 Kia sedan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist. The sedan had no visible damage and was impacted on the left side doors. Driver inattention or distraction was also noted. The cyclist was identified as the driver of the bike and was injured in the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers of confusion and failure to yield in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Slams Bicyclist on Central Avenue

E-scooter struck a 28-year-old woman on a bike. Both turned left. Impact hit bike’s back, scooter’s front. Rider suffered head abrasion. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn street, hard night.

According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns and traveling southwest when the e-scooter struck the center back end of the bike with its front. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted operation of vehicles among vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pick-up Truck and SUV Collide on Gates Avenue

A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue

A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street

A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.

A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street

A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue

SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn

A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.

A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07