Crash Count for Bushwick (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,554
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,287
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 330
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Bushwick (East)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Head 2
Back 1
Concussion 6
Head 3
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 44
Neck 20
+15
Head 12
+7
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 71
Lower leg/foot 27
+22
Head 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Face 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 73
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Face 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 26
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 5
Whole body 4
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Bushwick (East) School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turn at Wyckoff and Putnam. A man on foot goes down.

Left turn at Wyckoff and Putnam. A man on foot goes down.

Bushwick (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 12, 2025

Just after 3 PM on Dec 4 at Wyckoff and Putnam, a truck driver turned left and hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • Nov 24, a 13-year-old walking near Eldert St was injured; details on the driver are missing NYC Open Data.
  • Nov 13, at Bushwick Ave and Van Buren St, a left-turning SUV driver hit a 35-year-old woman in the crosswalk NYC Open Data.
  • Nov 12, at Wilson Ave and Gates Ave, a right-turning driver in a GMC truck hit an 18-year-old woman who had the signal NYC Open Data.

The toll on these blocks

Since Jan 1, 2022, this neighborhood has seen 2,554 crashes, leaving 1,287 people injured and 5 people dead NYC Open Data. People on foot were hit in 211 crashes, with 224 injuries and 1 death here in that span (same source).

Late afternoon is brutal: about 4 PM saw the most injuries in this area during the period, with 90 recorded at that hour NYC Open Data. Failure to yield and disregarding traffic control show up again and again in police reports for these corners, including last month’s crosswalk hits (same source).

Hot spots repeat. Bushwick Avenue leads local harm, and Central Avenue isn’t far behind NYC Open Data.

Fix the corners drivers cut

Daylighting would clear sightlines where people keep getting hit. As Council Member Sandy Nurse put it, “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers” City & State NY. Hardened turns and leading pedestrian intervals would slow turning drivers at Wyckoff/Putnam, Bushwick/Van Buren, and Wilson/Gates NYC Open Data. With trucks showing up in recent crosswalk crashes here, the city can target truck turns and routing during the worst hours (same source).

The laws on the table

Albany extended the city’s school speed zone authority this year, a step that keeps a core safety tool alive Open States: S 8344. State Sen. Julia Salazar co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) and voted yes in committee; the bill would require intelligent speed assistance for habitual violators Open States: S 4045. Assembly Member Erik Dilan represents this area; his sponsorship of the companion bill is not listed here. What gives?

City Hall has the power to lower speeds on local streets. Our Council Member is Sandy Nurse. The Council is already pushing for universal daylighting City & State NY.

Do not wait for the sirens

Four people walking, hit at our corners in the past month NYC Open Data. The pattern is old and local. Slow the turns. Clear the corners. Back the speed limiter bill. Lower the limit.

Take one step now. Tell your officials to act on speed and repeat offenders /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the past month here?
Four people walking were injured at local intersections: Dec 4 at Wyckoff/Putnam; Nov 24 near Eldert St; Nov 13 at Bushwick/Van Buren; Nov 12 at Wilson/Gates. Police recorded failure to yield in two of those turning crashes. Source: NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where are the worst spots?
Bushwick Avenue leads local harm, with Central Avenue also high. These rankings come from CrashCount’s analysis of NYC Open Data crash records for Bushwick (East) since 2022.
What policies can cut these crashes now?
Daylighting intersections, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at recent crash corners; lowering local speed limits; and passing the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) to require speed limiters for repeat violators. Sources: City & State NY (daylighting) and Open States (S 4045).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered crashes to the Bushwick (East) neighborhood and counted records from 2022-01-01 through 2025-12-12, including mode and injury severity fields to total injuries, deaths, and pedestrian-specific harms. Data were last ingested on Dec 11, 2025. You can explore the underlying dataset starting here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Erik Dilan

District 54

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

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)

26
Westbound driver hits boy at Halsey and Central

Sep 26 - A driver in a westbound sedan went straight on Halsey and hit a 10-year-old boy at Central. The child suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded a limited view. The sedan showed center-front damage.

A driver in a 2019 Nissan sedan, traveling west on Halsey Street and going straight, hit a 10-year-old boy in the intersection at Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded “View Obstructed/Limited.” That factor is listed for the driver and the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were at the center front. The collision location is zip code 11207, within the 83rd Precinct. The dataset lists the child as injured; the driver and a 55-year-old male occupant show unspecified injury status. No other contributing factors are recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Following-Too-Closely Crash Injures Passenger on Lafayette

Sep 24 - A driver going east on Lafayette Avenue hit a parked sedan at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger, 35, was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely by a driver.

A driver going east on Lafayette Avenue collided with a parked sedan at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a leg contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the moving driver was going straight. The parked sedan showed right front bumper damage. The moving sedan showed left side door damage. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by a driver. The moving sedan carried one occupant; the injured woman is listed as a passenger. Other listed contributing factors were "Unspecified."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Driver hits three parked SUVs on Central Ave

Sep 24 - A southbound sedan driver hit three parked SUVs at 366 Central Ave in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger and three drivers were hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and unsafe speed.

At 366 Central Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a southbound sedan going straight hit three parked SUVs. The sedan showed center-front damage. The parked SUVs were struck on the right rear, the left front quarter, and the left rear quarter. A 22-year-old front passenger and three drivers were injured, with reported head, back, and whole-body pain and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The SUVs were parked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
SUV driver hits three parked cars; passenger burned

Sep 24 - A driver in an SUV, passing on Bushwick Ave, hit three parked cars. A 21-year-old passenger suffered a back burn. Police recorded improper passing by the driver.

Around 8:00 a.m. near 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV, while passing, hit three parked vehicles: a Chevrolet sedan, a Tesla SUV, and a BMW sedan. A 21-year-old male passenger was injured. He was conscious and reported a moderate burn to his back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and the SUV’s pre-crash action was listed as "Passing." Police recorded improper passing by the driver. The parked cars showed side and rear damage. The driver was a 34-year-old man. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Police Cite Driver Inexperience in Bushwick Bike Crash

Sep 19 - 56-year-old bicyclist hurt on Bushwick Ave at Schaefer. Crash involved a parked sedan. Police cited Driver Inexperience by the sedan's driver. Rider suffered a shoulder abrasion and stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a crash on Bushwick Ave at Schaefer St in Brooklyn involved a bicyclist and a parked 2021 Nissan sedan at 3:40 p.m. The 56-year-old man riding the bike was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm abrasion and was conscious. The sedan's driver was listed as uninjured. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the sedan driver, and the case file also lists Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. Police documented front-end damage to the bicycle and no damage to the parked sedan. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
19
Driver hits woman crossing Wyckoff Avenue

Sep 19 - A southbound sedan driver on Wyckoff hit a 39-year-old woman crossing near Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was semiconscious with injuries to her entire body. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".

According to the police report, at 1:30 p.m., a southbound sedan driver going straight on Wyckoff Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman crossing near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. She was semiconscious and injured. Police listed her entire body as affected. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and the crash. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield appear in the data. The driver was licensed. The report notes no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
19
SUV driver hits parked sedan on Bushwick Avenue

Sep 19 - A southbound SUV driver hit a parked sedan at 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn at 2:40 a.m. The 30-year-old driver suffered a head injury. A 25-year-old passenger was hurt. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in a 2023 Hyundai SUV was going south on Bushwick Avenue and hit a parked Audi sedan at 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn at 2:40 a.m. A 25-year-old front-seat passenger reported leg pain. The 30-year-old woman driving sustained a head injury and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver hit the parked sedan on its left rear bumper. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Sedan driver rear-ends moped on Irving

Sep 18 - Southbound sedan driver hit a slowing moped on Irving Avenue at Cornelia Street. The 21-year-old rider was partially ejected and hurt in the leg. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

"According to the police report, a southbound sedan driver going straight hit the back of a southbound moped that was slowing on Irving Avenue at Cornelia Street in Brooklyn at 12:25 a.m." The 21-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury and shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Police also recorded Driver Inexperience for the sedan driver. The moped showed rear-end damage; the sedan had front-end damage. Both vehicles traveled southbound. The crash injured a vulnerable rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
13
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went east on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 14-year-old boy near Halsey Street. The teen went down with arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

Police say a driver in a 2016 sedan, traveling east on Bushwick Avenue at Halsey Street in Brooklyn, went straight and hit a 14-year-old pedestrian. The boy suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious. The crash was reported at about 7:40 p.m. on September 13, 2025. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded for the driver. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The pedestrian was reported in the roadway and not at an intersection. The report also noted "Other Actions in Roadway" for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed, per the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
10
Bus driver hits cyclist at Madison and Evergreen

Sep 10 - A bus driver going east on Madison hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen. The rider, 64, stayed conscious with a bruised back. Police recorded driver inattention by the bus driver.

A bus driver going east on Madison Street hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old man suffered a back contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were going straight, the bus’s point of impact was the center front, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the bus driver. The crash was logged at 16:16 at Madison St and Evergreen Ave. The bus carried passengers; their injuries were listed as unspecified. The cyclist was listed as partially ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
4
Cyclist hits man off Bushwick Avenue

Sep 4 - A northbound cyclist hit a 46-year-old man off the roadway at 1341 Bushwick Ave. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old man at 1341 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The report notes the man was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the cyclist. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. The crash is listed under collision ID 4839730 and occurred at 7:16 p.m. The dataset lists the vehicle type as Bike and the victim as a Pedestrian. No other people were named.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
30
SUV strikes woman in Wyckoff crosswalk

Aug 30 - Southbound SUV cut lanes on Wyckoff and hit a 28‑year‑old woman at Halsey. She went down hard. Knee torn. Sirens in the grit. The driver kept moving wrong. The street let it happen.

A southbound SUV on Wyckoff Ave at Halsey St struck a 28-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a lower-leg injury and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The data lists driver behavior before impact as “Avoiding Object in Roadway,” and the point of impact was the center front end. Driver errors cited include improper passing or lane usage. After those factors, the report notes the pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” The vehicle is recorded as having no damage, underscoring the force borne by the person, not the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
SUV tailgates, strikes cyclist on Central

Aug 29 - Southbound SUV crowded a rider on Central and Weirfield. The bike took the hit. The man went down, hurt and conscious. Tailgating and distraction marked the crash. Night street. Thin margin. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A southbound SUV making a left at Central Ave and Weirfield St hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely, Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver errors: Following Too Closely and distraction by the SUV driver. The bicycle showed front-end impact; the SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The report lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, but that comes after the driver’s failures noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Box Truck Left-Turn Hits Crosswalk Pedestrian

Aug 29 - The driver of a box truck turned left and hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal at Irving Ave and Halsey. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and inattention.

The driver of a 2024 Hino box truck turned left on Irving Ave at Halsey and hit a 41-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report attributes those driver errors to the truck operator. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper. The vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Teen passenger hurt in Bushwick crash

Aug 25 - Two sedans met at Central and Weirfield. Metal hit metal. A teen passenger was hurt. Night streets. Hard stop. Parked car took the extra blow. Paper lists inexperience and vague vehicle faults. People pay. Cars keep coming.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Central Ave and Weirfield St in Brooklyn, with a parked Toyota also struck. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; multiple occupants reported unspecified injuries. The data cites Driver Inexperience and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. One driver held only a permit. Both moving vehicles were traveling straight, and each showed left-front damage, signaling a failure to manage right-of-way and space at the intersection. The parked car suffered right-front damage from the chain of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Driver in SUV Clips Cyclist on Myrtle

Aug 23 - A driver in an SUV clipped an 18-year-old cyclist on Myrtle Avenue. The rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his arm. He remained conscious. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A driver in an SUV traveling east struck the rear of a bicycle near 1438 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved an "SUV" and a "Bike," with "Driver Inattention/Distraction" listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's center back end. Vehicle data show the SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders

Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12