Crash Count for East New York-New Lots
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,640
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,296
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 372
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in East New York-New Lots
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 9
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 71
Neck 30
+25
Back 14
+9
Head 13
+8
Whole body 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 67
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Head 11
+6
Face 6
+1
Back 5
Neck 5
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abrasion 52
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Head 4
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 32
Head 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Back 5
Neck 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East New York-New Lots?

Preventable Speeding in East New York-New Lots School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in East New York-New Lots

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2018 White BMW Suburban (LEA3592) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2002 Red Honda Mp (SHM6992) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (THZ3185) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2013 White Jeep Suburban (JMC6937) – 34 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. Vehicle (69831ND) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

East New York-New Lots: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 11, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

In East New York–New Lots, the street is a wound that never heals. Since 2022, six people have died and 1,734 have been injured in crashes here. Thirteen of those injuries were so severe they changed lives forever (NYC Open Data).

Just last November, a 58-year-old woman was killed by an SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue. She was not at an intersection. She did not make it home (NYC Open Data).

A year before, a 43-year-old cyclist was crushed by a turning truck at Linden and Pennsylvania. The truck kept going. The cyclist did not (NYC Open Data).

The Pattern That Never Breaks

SUVs and sedans do the most harm. They killed three people and injured 235 more—pedestrians, cyclists, children. Trucks and buses left another sixteen with broken bodies. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes added to the toll (NYC Open Data).

The numbers do not lie. They do not comfort. They only count the dead and the hurt.

Leaders Speak, Streets Wait

Local leaders have taken some steps. Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed-limiting devices. She also backed the extension of school speed zones. Council Member Chris Banks co-sponsored bills for safer bike share and clearer safety rules.

But the street does not care about bills that sit in committee. The street does not wait for another study. “I was very frustrated that nothing has been done in more than three years since Daniel Vidal was killed,” said Juan Ignacio Serra, after another death on Morgan Avenue.

The Call That Cannot Wait

Every day of delay is another day of blood. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns, not just more signs. Do not wait for the next name to be added to the list.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Nikki Lucas
Assembly Member Nikki Lucas
District 60
District Office:
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Legislative Office:
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

East New York-New Lots East New York-New Lots sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 42, AD 60, SD 19, Brooklyn CB5.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for East New York-New Lots

21
SUV Rear-Ended Station Wagon in Brooklyn

Dec 21 - A 57-year-old woman driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV hit the station wagon’s right rear bumper while passing too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver in a station wagon was injured when an SUV traveling south passed too closely and struck the station wagon’s right rear bumper on Van Siclen Avenue. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was in motion, passing, while the station wagon was stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the station wagon and the left front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Georgia Avenue

Nov 25 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left side doors of the parked vehicle. A rear-seat passenger in the parked SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Audi SUV traveling east on Georgia Avenue collided with a parked 2014 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle. A 48-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the parked SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Hit-and-Run Crushes Boy on New Lots Avenue

Nov 15 - A car struck a 13-year-old boy at New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. His leg was crushed. The driver fled. The boy stayed conscious as darkness fell. The street echoed with pain. No arrests. No answers. Only the wound remained.

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing at the corner of New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. According to the police report, 'A car struck a 13-year-old boy crossing the road. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver vanished.' The boy suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver fled, leaving the injured child behind. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash left a young pedestrian wounded and a driver unaccounted for.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Bus Turns Left, Hits SUV on New Lots Avenue

Nov 12 - A bus making a left turn struck an SUV going straight on New Lots Avenue. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on New Lots Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an SUV traveling west straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bus was damaged on its left front bumper, and the SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Two Sedans Collide on Linden Boulevard

Nov 12 - Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. The female driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Airbags deployed. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The female driver, age 35, was injured with abrasions to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Driver Dies After Striking Parked Cars in Brooklyn

Nov 10 - A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Buick Turns Left, Harley Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Nov 4 - A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Driver

Oct 28 - Two sedans collided on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Stanley Avenue collided. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the lead car. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike Rider

Oct 15 - An SUV turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Buick SUV was making a left turn on Pennsylvania Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike was damaged at its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was making a left turn and the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Two Sedans Collide on Wortman Avenue

Oct 13 - Two sedans crashed at Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. Both drivers were distracted. The 25-year-old driver suffered whiplash and shock. Damage hit center front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling south. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The 25-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries including whiplash and was in shock. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No occupants were ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Linden Blvd

Oct 3 - A 63-year-old woman was hit while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2003 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Pedestrian Severely Injured by SUV on Avenue D

Sep 24 - A pedestrian was struck by an SUV traveling west on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. The man was rendered unconscious with severe head injuries and fractures. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by an Infiniti SUV traveling westbound on Avenue D near East 101 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim, a male, was unconscious at the scene with head injuries and fractures, classified as severe. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sedan Hits Parked Cars on Dumont Avenue

Sep 23 - A sedan traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage spread across several parked cars.

According to the police report, a 2014 BMW sedan traveling south on Dumont Avenue collided with several parked vehicles. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, sustained whiplash injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the parked cars, causing damage to their rear and side panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Hits 12-Year-Old Pedestrian on New Lots Avenue

Sep 19 - SUV struck a 12-year-old boy crossing New Lots Avenue. Pavement was slippery. The child suffered fractured knee and leg. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street left another young pedestrian hurt.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing New Lots Avenue at Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was not in a crosswalk when an eastbound 2008 SUV struck him with its right front quarter panel. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The case underscores the risk posed by poor road conditions and large vehicles to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan Hits Parked Convertible in Brooklyn

Sep 7 - A sedan struck a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the convertible’s left side doors. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the convertible, causing visible damage. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper. Both vehicles were traveling west, but the convertible was stationary before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was reported to be in shock. No safety equipment was noted. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Brooklyn Driver

Sep 5 - Two SUVs smashed head-on before sunrise on New Lots Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass flew. A 29-year-old man, strapped in, took the brunt. His face bore the blow. Parked cars stood silent. The street froze. One man injured. The city moved on.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on New Lots Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened before dawn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his face and was reported conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 26-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. Parked cars were struck but no further injuries were documented. Both injured and uninjured parties were using lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane usage on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
SUV and Sedan Collide on Linden Boulevard

Aug 31 - A 51-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV traveled east, the sedan turned right northbound. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by seatbelt and airbag.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver in a 2013 SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious but was not ejected and was protected by an airbag and lap belt. The sedan driver held a permit license. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at turning points and straight travel on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Diesel Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed

Aug 30 - A diesel truck turned right on Pennsylvania Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. The trailer caught him. He was thrown. His body broke on the street. He died there, alone, in daylight. The driver kept going. The city stayed loud.

A deadly crash unfolded at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right while a 43-year-old man on an e-bike continued straight. The truck's trailer struck the cyclist, ejecting him. He died at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond this are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as recorded after the truck driver's actions. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when massive vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Aug 30 - A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fountain Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating a station wagon/SUV at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on Pennsylvania Ave

Aug 26 - A sedan struck a stopped SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck at its left rear bumper by the sedan's center front end. No occupants were injured in the SUV. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19