Crash Count for East New York (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,255
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,360
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 248
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East New York (North)?
SUVs/Cars 31 3 2 Trucks/Buses 4 3 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0
East New York Bleeds: Lives Lost While City Delays

East New York Bleeds: Lives Lost While City Delays

East New York (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

In East New York (North), the street is a wound that will not close. In the last twelve months, 373 people were hurt in crashes. Five were left with serious injuries. One did not survive. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry scars the city cannot count.

Children are not spared. In the past year, 52 people under 18 were hurt. One child, not yet old enough for school, was left semiconscious with wounds across his body after a van hit him in the street. There is no comfort in the numbers. There is only the next crash.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

On January 24, Janet Henriquez, 57, was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue. A Nissan Pathfinder turned left and struck her. She died at the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Three months later, police charged her with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. “She was arrested Wednesday following a police investigation, and was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, and failure to exercise due care, cops said.”

In May, a 55-year-old man was killed crossing Fulton Street. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. The car kept going. “Investigators say a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man at the corner of Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills as he crossed the street.”

These are not accidents. They are the result of choices.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city has tools. Speed cameras. Lower speed limits. New laws. But the pace is slow. The law is clear. The street is not. Drivers who kill often face only minor charges, months after the fact. The city says it is committed to Vision Zero. The bodies say otherwise.

Every day without action is another day of blood on the street.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Demand lower speed limits. Demand real enforcement. Demand that every child, every elder, every neighbor can cross the street and come home alive. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East New York (North)

Two Sedans Collide on Belmont Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Belmont Avenue at night. Both drivers were female. One suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belmont Avenue around 9:51 p.m. Both drivers were female and traveling straight ahead—one southbound, the other eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. One driver, age 28, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


Two Sedans Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Pennsylvania Avenue at night. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inexperience and improper turning caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue collided. The crash injured an 18-year-old male rear passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inexperience and turning improperly as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically inexperience and improper turning maneuvers.


Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Belmont Avenue

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a sedan on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors, causing significant damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed driver traveling east, struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Brooklyn SUV-Sedan Crash Injures Four

Two vehicles collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered injuries including head, neck, and leg trauma. One was trapped and semiconscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. All victims were conscious or semiconscious.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving multiple vehicles. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Injuries included head trauma, neck pain, and lower leg wounds. One occupant was trapped and semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. All injured parties were wearing seat belts or harnesses except one with unknown safety equipment. No victims were ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the left front bumpers and side doors of involved vehicles. Police identified driver error as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors noted.


Two Taxis Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two taxis crashed at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. The impact hit the center front end of one taxi and the rear quarter panel of the other. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the northbound taxi and the right rear bumper of the eastbound taxi. The driver of the northbound taxi, a 57-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


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Two Sedans Collide on Hinsdale Street

Two sedans collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. Two women inside one sedan suffered back injuries and shock. Impact damaged front bumpers. No ejections. Contributing factors unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. The drivers, both licensed females, were involved in the crash. Two female occupants in one sedan, the driver aged 35 and a 45-year-old front passenger, sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the occupants but no visible complaints were recorded.


Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver turning right hit the male driver turning left. One occupant suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The female driver, age 31, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers and quarter panels. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report lists driver distraction as the primary contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other causes.


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SUV Strikes Parked Sedan on Pitkin Avenue

A southbound SUV hit a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male drivers suffered head contusions. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s rear bumper were damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a southbound station wagon/SUV collided with a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end. Two male drivers, ages 35 and 58, were injured with head contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both injured were vehicle occupants, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Hits Sedan on Glenmore Avenue

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV’s left side and sedan’s front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pick-up Truck Hits E-Scooter on Jerome Street

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter going straight on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Jerome Street was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling west straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any specific driver errors. The pick-up truck's point of impact was its left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.


Bus and SUV Collide on Pitkin Avenue

A bus and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west; the bus was parked. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a bus parked on Pitkin Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling west. The collision impacted the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants; the bus had three. The front passenger in the SUV, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Brooklyn Bus and SUVs Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A bus and multiple SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 4-year-old passenger in an SUV suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved left-turning SUVs and a bus traveling straight. Injuries resulted from impact to the right side doors of one SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and three SUVs. The bus was traveling straight west while two SUVs were making left turns. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV, which injured a 4-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. The child suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the SUVs were making left turns and the bus was going straight ahead. The child was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. Driver errors include the left-turn maneuvers by the SUVs conflicting with the bus's straight travel.


SUV Rear-Ended by Pickup Truck on Hendrix Street

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on Hendrix Street. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south struck the center back end of a slowing SUV on Hendrix Street. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV had six occupants, and the pickup truck had one. The SUV's left rear bumper and the pickup's right front bumper were damaged. The pickup truck driver’s license status and sex were not specified. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed in rear-end collisions.


Sedan Overturns After Improper Left Turn Collision

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper left turn. The other vehicle, going straight, struck the turning car’s front end. A rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. The turning sedan overturned in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn. One driver was making a left turn improperly, while the other was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle, which overturned. A 25-year-old male rear passenger in the overturned sedan was injured, sustaining facial abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 65-year-old man was hit by a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car, driven straight ahead, struck him at the front center. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Jamaica Avenue struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end while going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The BMW was making a right turn; the Ford was going straight. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. The BMW, traveling west, was making a right turn when it struck the Ford, which was traveling south going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the left front quarter panel of the Ford. A 24-year-old female front passenger in the Ford was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.


Two Sedans Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed late at night in Brooklyn. One driver fractured her knee and lower leg. The collision hit the front center of both vehicles. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper turning as causes. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:25 p.m. The female driver of a 2019 Honda was injured, suffering fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash involved two drivers: one traveling straight north and the other making a left turn southbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver beyond the cited driver errors.


SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Atlantic Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel and front center. Injured driver was conscious and restrained by seatbelt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing. The injured occupant was not ejected and was restrained at the time of the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Pitkin Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling east. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by a 51-year-old man, struck the back of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV was injured, suffering chest pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


E-Bike and Bike Collide on Pitkin Avenue

A 48-year-old woman riding an e-bike was injured in a collision with a bike turning left on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved driver inattention and improper turning.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a bike. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and turning improperly. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The bike was making a left turn while the e-bike was traveling straight west. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights failures to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as key factors.