Crash Count for Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,487
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,064
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 315
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook?

Blood on the Crosswalk: No More Delays, No More Deaths

Blood on the Crosswalk: No More Delays, No More Deaths

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

Five dead. Fourteen seriously hurt. That is the price paid in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, and Red Hook since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about the weather, the time of day, or the story behind each life. They only add up.

Cars and trucks did most of the damage. In three and a half years, they killed two people and left dozens more with broken bodies. Trucks and SUVs hit hardest. One truck killed a woman crossing Butler and Bond. A sedan, speeding, took the life of a young passenger at Court and Atlantic. The stories repeat. The pain does not fade.

The Human Cost

A witness once said, “I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman.” There is no comfort in that image. There is only the truth of what happens when steel meets flesh. Another voice, after a crash, said, “Yeah, this street is dangerous.” The words are plain. The danger is not new.

Children, elders, cyclists, and walkers pay the price. In this district, 63 people under 18 have been injured since 2022. One elder was killed. Cyclists and pedestrians are struck again and again. The streets do not forgive.

Leadership: Steps and Stalls

Local leaders have taken some steps. Council Member Shahana Hanif co-sponsored bills to ban parking near crosswalks and speed up protected bike lanes. State Senator Andrew Gounardes pushed to renew speed cameras and close loopholes for reckless drivers. But the pace is slow. The city still waits for a default 20 mph speed limit. Dangerous intersections remain unchanged.

The crisis is not an accident. It is a choice. Every delay, every watered-down bill, every unprotected crossing is a decision. The bodies on the street are the result.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real protection at every crossing. Join groups like Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets. Do not wait for another name to become a number. The slow grind of traffic violence will not stop until you force it to.

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Jo Anne Simon
Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
District 52
District Office:
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Legislative Office:
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shahana Hanif
Council Member Shahana Hanif
District 39
District Office:
456 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-1090
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1745, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
Twitter: ShahanaFromBK
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 76, District 39, AD 52, SD 26, Brooklyn CB6.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook

SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Sedan Merges Into Cyclist

A sedan merged into a cyclist on Union Street. The rider was thrown, face scraped, left conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged. The street left another vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan merged eastbound on Union Street in Brooklyn and struck a bicyclist riding straight. The 28-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's left side, damaging both. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to her. The rider stayed conscious after the crash. The collision shows the risk distracted drivers pose to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Gounardes Endorses Safety Boosting Atlantic Avenue Upgrades

Atlantic Avenue gets a lifeline. New mid-block crossings, concrete islands, and curb extensions aim to slow cars and protect people. Local leaders call it overdue. For years, crashes haunted this corridor. Now, the city moves to put people before traffic.

On July 26, 2024, Council Member Lincoln Restler announced major street safety upgrades for Atlantic Avenue in District 33. The project, led by NYC DOT, brings mid-block crossings, concrete pedestrian islands, curb enhancements, and split-phase signals to one of Brooklyn’s deadliest corridors. The matter, titled 'Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor,' highlights years of advocacy after repeated crashes. Restler, who has long pushed for these changes, praised the progress: 'Atlantic Avenue has been extremely dangerous my whole life. I'm excited by the progress we're making in partnership with DOT to expand mid-block crossings and other smart interventions to slow down cars and advance safety in our community.' The announcement follows a deadly crash last spring and is part of the city’s Vision Zero push. Local officials and advocates say these changes mark a crucial step in ending the street’s legacy of danger and death.


Gounardes Urges Council to Use Sammy’s Law Authority

Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.

On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.


Moving SUV Slams Parked SUV on Atlantic

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The parked driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to control their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2024 Subaru SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Jeep SUV. The driver of the parked Jeep, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but the moving vehicle failed to avoid a stationary car, indicating driver error in attention or control. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV and Sedan Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A Ford SUV traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Columbia Street. A 2020 Ford SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it collided with a 2019 sedan making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the sedan's left turn maneuver against the SUV's straight travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another vehicle from behind. Three female occupants, including the driver, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 27-year-old female from New Jersey, was found to have been inattentive and following too closely, which led to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. Three female occupants were injured: the driver suffered a concussion and was incoherent, a 21-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat and a 1-year-old female front passenger both sustained neck contusions and bruises. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision with a box truck on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 14:09. A 35-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a right turn northeast when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the right front bumper of a box truck traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Dump Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Woman in Brooklyn

A dump truck turned right on Bond and Butler. Steel met flesh. An 83-year-old woman, crossing without a signal, was struck and killed. The truck showed no damage. The street absorbed another silent, brutal loss.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old woman was crossing at the corner of Bond Street and Butler Street in Brooklyn when a northbound dump truck, registered in New Jersey, made a right turn and struck her. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal.' The truck, described as a 2018 KW-TRUCK/BUS, showed 'no damage' after the crash. The victim suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the truck's point of impact was the 'right front quarter panel.' The narrative describes the moment as one where 'her body bore the weight of steel, silence, and final breath.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors beyond the absence of a crossing signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Citywide Daylighting Ban

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon pushes a bill to ban parking near intersections citywide. The move targets deadly corners where cars block sightlines. Sixteen community boards and dozens of officials back it. DOT drags its feet. Advocates demand action.

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon introduced a bill to end New York City's exemption from the state law banning parking within 20 feet of intersections. The bill, now under consideration, has strong support: sixteen community boards and over three dozen elected officials have signed on. The measure aims to remove parked cars from corners, a practice called 'daylighting,' to improve visibility and cut intersection crashes. Simon called it a 'no-brainer,' saying, 'people feel a lot safer crossing those intersections.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez has voiced concerns that daylighting could lead to faster, more dangerous turns, but advocates like Sara Lind of Open Plans counter that daylighting is 'proven and widely popular.' The DOT missed a deadline for a daylighting safety study but claims it will daylight 1,000 intersections this year. Advocates urge the city to follow the law and protect vulnerable road users at every intersection.


Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist on 3 Avenue

A bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow after colliding with a parked SUV on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The cyclist was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 3 Avenue near Butler Street in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was traveling west when he collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as a severe injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the SUV driver's failure to maintain awareness led to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the lethal risks posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
SUV and Sedan Smash on Clinton Street Injures Three

SUV and sedan collided head-on on Clinton Street. Three men hurt. Both vehicles demolished at the front. Police cite traffic control ignored. Victims suffered whiplash and upper body trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north and an SUV heading east crashed head-on at 12:16 PM on Clinton Street in Brooklyn. Three men were injured: the 20-year-old sedan driver, the 29-year-old SUV driver, and a 22-year-old front passenger in the sedan. All suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished at the front. No victim actions contributed to the crash. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 4th Avenue

A sedan hit a 57-year-old man crossing 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a serious head injury. Fractures and dislocation. He was conscious but badly hurt. Brooklyn streets, late at night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury, including fractures and dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. The crash happened at 22:18. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the pedestrian, damaging the left front bumper. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The police report attributes the collision to the driver’s lack of attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Sedan Hits E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike rider going south on 4 Avenue. The e-bike driver, partially ejected and injured, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:20 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, striking the e-bike's left rear quarter panel. The e-bike sustained front-end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious but injured, wearing a helmet. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Gounardes Opposes Congestion Pricing Pause Undermining Street Safety

Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.


S 9752
Gounardes votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


S 9752
Gounardes votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Mitaynes votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 7652
Mitaynes votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.


A 7652
Mitaynes votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.