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.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bushwick (East)
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight southbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 39-year-old woman was injured crossing Covert Street in a marked crosswalk. An unlicensed male driver on an e-scooter struck her head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a male driver on an e-scooter traveling northwest on Covert Street struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was unlicensed and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle.
E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Salazar Supports Safety-Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight southbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 39-year-old woman was injured crossing Covert Street in a marked crosswalk. An unlicensed male driver on an e-scooter struck her head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a male driver on an e-scooter traveling northwest on Covert Street struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was unlicensed and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle.
E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Salazar Supports Safety-Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
A 39-year-old woman was injured crossing Covert Street in a marked crosswalk. An unlicensed male driver on an e-scooter struck her head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a male driver on an e-scooter traveling northwest on Covert Street struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was unlicensed and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle.
E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Salazar Supports Safety-Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Salazar Supports Safety-Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
- New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-17
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
3Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.
Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.