Crash Count for Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,477
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,493
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 427
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 9
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Face 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 6
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 9
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 72
Neck 30
+25
Head 24
+19
Back 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 101
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Head 11
+6
Back 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 64
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Whole body 4
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Whole body 6
+1
Back 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook School Zones

(since 2022)
BQE at Atlantic: a morning, a death

BQE at Atlantic: a morning, a death

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025

Just after 9 AM on Aug 27, 2025, a motorcyclist collided with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near the Atlantic Avenue exit. The driver kept going. The rider, a 30-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, died at the hospital, and police later charged a trucker with leaving the scene (ABC7, NY Daily News).

He was one of 6 people killed on the streets and highways of Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill–Gowanus–Red Hook since Jan 1, 2022. Another 1,099 people were injured here in that time, across 2,565 crashes (NYC Open Data).

“We know how to fix it: safer street design,” State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said at a Brooklyn street-safety rally this summer (BKReader).

The highway and the avenue keep drawing blood

The BQE near Atlantic Avenue is this area’s worst hot spot, with 1 death and 248 injuries since 2022. Atlantic Avenue itself saw another 1 death and 41 injuries (NYC Open Data). The pattern is not subtle; it’s carved into the map.

Crashes here spike through the morning and midday. Deaths are logged at 9, 10, and 11 AM hours in the dataset, even as injuries climb across the day (NYC Open Data).

Trucks are big. People are breakable.

Since 2022, trucks have been involved in pedestrian harm in this area, including 2 pedestrian deaths captured in the records. Sedans and SUVs injure far more people, but heavy vehicles leave no margin when they miss (NYC Open Data).

Named, fixable factors appear again and again: failure to yield and inattention/distraction are present in injury and death crashes here. Unsafe speed shows up in deadly cases too, including an 18-year-old killed as a passenger at Atlantic and Court in 2023, where police cited speed (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4655140).

Make the turns human. Slow the straights.

On local streets, the fixes are simple and known: daylight corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns at Atlantic, Court, Columbia, and Smith. On truck routes, tighten curb radii and add protection at crosswalks. Targeted enforcement for yielding and phone use belongs at the same corners. These match the conditions the city’s own data shows here.

The laws on the table, and who has moved

Citywide, Albany has already locked in 24/7 speed cameras through 2030, a program the governor signed this June. Sponsors and supporters say cameras cut speeds and injuries; the law is on the books to keep them running (Streetsblog NYC).

The next lever is stopping repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045/A2299) would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with a record of violations. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsors the Senate bill and voted it forward in committee. Assembly Members Jo Anne Simon and Marcela Mitaynes co-sponsor the Assembly version, and Simon also backed a bill to expand camera enforcement against obscured plates (S4045, A2299).

After the sirens fade

The officer died on the BQE. A truck driver was charged with leaving him there. The rest of us still walk Atlantic. We still cross Court. The numbers do not blink.

The laws exist. The designs exist. The names will, too, if nothing changes. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they already have. Start here: /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed on the BQE near Atlantic?
On Aug 27, 2025, an off-duty NYPD officer riding a motorcycle collided with a box truck on the BQE near the Atlantic Avenue exit. The truck driver left the scene; a suspect was later charged with leaving the scene resulting in death. Sources: ABC7 and NY Daily News.
How bad is traffic violence here since 2022?
Within Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill–Gowanus–Red Hook (2022–Aug 31, 2025), the crashes dataset shows 2,565 crashes, 6 deaths, and 1,099 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst spots?
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue and Atlantic Avenue itself top the list in this area, with 1 death/248 injuries and 1 death/41 injuries respectively since 2022. Source: NYC Open Data.
Which factors show up again and again?
Failure to yield and driver inattention/distraction are cited across local injury crashes. Unsafe speed appears in deadly cases too, including a 2023 fatal crash at Atlantic and Court. Source: NYC Open Data (CrashID 4655140).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered to the neighborhood Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill–Gowanus–Red Hook for incidents from 2022-01-01 through 2025-08-31. We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and identified hot spots by on/off-street names. Data was accessed Aug 31, 2025. You can start with the crashes dataset here and apply the same date and location filters.
Who can act now?
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsors S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Assembly Members Jo Anne Simon and Marcela Mitaynes co-sponsor the Assembly version and Simon backs stronger camera enforcement against obscured plates. The state renewed 24/7 speed cameras through 2030. Sources: NY Senate/Assembly and Streetsblog NYC.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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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
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
Twitter: @agounardes
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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

18
Passengers hurt in teen's BQE crash

Oct 18 - A teen driver going west on the BQE crashed. Two 19-year-old passengers were bruised. The 18-year-old driver had minor head bleeding. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2004 Toyota sedan traveled west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 1:05 a.m. The driver crashed, injuring three teens inside. Two 19-year-old passengers suffered bruises—one to the eye, one to the leg. The 18-year-old driver had minor head bleeding. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report lists the vehicle’s point of impact as the right rear quarter panel and notes center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 76th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Two cyclists collide at Columbia and Kane

Oct 15 - Two cyclists crashed at Columbia and Kane in Brooklyn. One rider, 55, suffered shoulder abrasions. The other, 17, had injury status listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two bicyclists collided at Columbia St and Kane St in Brooklyn at 6:43 p.m. One rode north on Columbia; the other rode west on Kane. Both were going straight and made center-front contact. A 55-year-old woman was injured, with abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm; she was conscious. A 17-year-old was recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors for both riders were listed as "Unspecified." The crash occurred in the 76th Precinct, zip code 11231. No other causes were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say
11
Parked sedan driver injures cyclist on Van Brunt

Oct 11 - A driver in a parked Honda sedan and a woman on a bike collided on Van Brunt Street at King Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. She was ejected, conscious, and hurt her neck.

A 35-year-old woman riding a bike was injured in a collision with a parked 2023 Honda sedan at Van Brunt St and King St in Brooklyn at about 7:15 p.m. She was ejected, stayed conscious, and reported neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved a Bike and a Sedan and police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan was parked; damage was noted on its left front quarter panel, and the bike's front was hit. No contributing factors were recorded for the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends E-Biker on Baltic

Oct 9 - A Honda sedan driver going east on Baltic hit an e-bike rider from behind near Nevins. The 37-year-old was ejected and broke his shoulder. Police recorded driver inattention by the motorist.

A driver in a 2013 Honda sedan rear-ended a man on an e-bike on Baltic St at Nevins St in Brooklyn at 4:35 p.m. The rider, 37, was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture-dislocation. The sedan carried a driver and a passenger; both were listed with unspecified injury status. “According to the police report, the sedan’s center front hit the e-bike’s center back as both traveled east, going straight.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the sedan driver. Crash ID 4849594.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
Int 1421-2025 Hanif co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, boosting overall safety.

Oct 9 - Council bill widens outdoor dining. Grocery stores could apply for sidewalk licenses. Roadway cafes may operate year-round and expand frontage with consent. Review process is streamlined. Laid over in Transportation and Infrastructure committee. No safety analysis attached.

Int. No. 1421, introduced Oct. 9, 2025 and currently Laid Over in Committee. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard it; it was laid over on Nov. 24, 2025. The bill is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes,” and its summary states: “This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage…”. Primary sponsor is Julie Menin; Lincoln Restler and nine other council members are co-sponsors (Ossé, Hanif, Krishnan, Powers, Hudson, Brewer, De La Rosa, Banks, Louis) and it lists coordination with the Brooklyn Borough President. No safety_impact_note or formal safety analysis was provided with the filing; effects on pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users are not assessed in the record.


7
Right-Turning Sedan Hits Motorcyclist on Hamilton

Oct 7 - On Hamilton Avenue at Hicks Street in Brooklyn, a sedan driver turned right and hit a motorcyclist going straight. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cited view obstruction and driver inexperience.

At Hamilton Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a motorcyclist who was going straight. The rider, 34, suffered a leg injury and reported pain. The sedan’s driver, 46, had no reported injury. The crash was logged at 3:34 p.m. in the 76th Precinct. Impact was to the sedan’s left front and the motorcycle’s right front. "According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn and the motorcycle was going straight." Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops
2
Driver ignores traffic control on Richards, injures cyclist

Oct 2 - On Richards at Commerce in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ford SUV went straight and hit a woman on a bike. She had a leg bruise and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction.

At Richards St and Commerce St in Brooklyn, at 3:22 p.m., a driver in a 2024 Ford SUV went straight and hit a 34-year-old woman on a bike. Both moved straight through the intersection. The driver struck her with the SUV’s right front bumper. She suffered a lower‑leg injury, a contusion, and shock. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” were recorded for the driver. The bike showed front-end damage. Police logged the crash as collision ID 4846953.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
2
Lane-change crash injures 74-year-old in parked SUV

Oct 2 - On Hamilton Ave near Clinton St, a driver changing lanes hit a parked SUV. A 74-year-old passenger in the parked vehicle was injured. Two SUVs. One moving. One still.

On Hamilton Ave at Clinton St in Brooklyn, the driver of a Honda SUV traveling east and changing lanes hit a parked Ford SUV. A 74-year-old male passenger in the parked vehicle was injured. According to the police report, the Honda driver's pre-crash action was 'Changing Lanes,' the Ford was 'Parked,' and travel direction for both was eastbound. Police noted right-front damage on the Honda and left-side damage on the Ford. The report recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the involved drivers, and marked other listed persons as 'Unspecified' for injury. The crash was logged in the 76th Precinct, zip code 11231, under collision ID 4846951 at 3:03 p.m. on October 2, 2025.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
1
Box Truck Driver Turns Left, Hits Cyclist

Oct 1 - At Court St and Union St in Brooklyn, a box truck driver turned left and hit a southbound cyclist. The 43-year-old man went down with leg injuries and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

"According to the police report," a box truck driver making a left turn on Court St at Union St in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight south. The crash occurred at 6:15 p.m. The rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report notes damage to the truck’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and the cyclist. The location falls in zip code 11231 and the 76th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
30
Pickup Driver Right-Hooks Rider at 442 3rd Ave

Sep 30 - A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Ave in Brooklyn and hit a motorized rider going straight. The rider suffered arm and internal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.

A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a man on an other motorized device who was going straight. The rider, 45, suffered shoulder injury and reported internal pain. According to the police report, the pickup was "Making Right Turn" and showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the rider’s device had front-end damage. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Both traveled south, per the report. The data identifies the injured man as the driver of the other motorized vehicle. Other parties were listed with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Atlantic Avenue SUV driver injures scooter rider

Sep 19 - A driver in an SUV going east on Atlantic hit a man on a standing scooter at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. The rider hurt his shoulder. Police recorded no driver factor and listed Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.

A driver in an SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue hit a 46-year-old man on a standing scooter at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm bruise. The SUV driver, a 71-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead and the standing scooter was making a left turn. According to the police report, the contributing factors list “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” and police recorded no driver contributing factor. No other injuries were documented in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
16
Improper Turn Triggers Atlantic Avenue Crash

Sep 16 - At Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street, a right‑turning SUV driver collided with an eastbound SUV. A 37‑year‑old driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.”

Two SUV drivers crashed at Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street in Brooklyn. One driver was making a right turn; the other was going straight east. A 37-year-old male driver reported a head injury and whiplash. Another person was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” Police also recorded pre-crash actions showing one driver making a right turn and the other proceeding straight, with center-front impact and damage on both vehicles. The crash occurred on an eastbound stretch of Atlantic Avenue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
Unsafe speed in 2 Ave SUV collision

Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.

Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
12
Moped Driver Killed on 3 Ave

Sep 12 - A moped rider died at 3 Ave and St Marks Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded improper lane use. The crash involved a moped, a parked SUV, and a flatbed truck.

A crash on 3 Ave at St Marks Pl in Brooklyn involved a moped, a parked SUV, and a flatbed truck. The moped driver, 39, was heading north and going straight. He was ejected and killed. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper passing or lane use. The SUV was parked. The flatbed driver was going straight north. It happened around 1:05 p.m. The zip is 11217. The case falls in the 84th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
10
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Gowanus Ramp

Sep 10 - A westbound sedan driver hit the back of an SUV on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. One driver reported back pain. Two passengers, including a 0-year-old, were listed. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

Two westbound drivers crashed on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. on September 10, 2025. The driver of a sedan hit the back of an SUV. The sedan's front was damaged; the SUV's rear was damaged. A 35-year-old driver was injured with back pain and shock. Two additional occupants, ages 43 and 0, were listed as passengers with injuries recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely". Police recorded Following Too Closely; no other factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed and going straight west.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
10
Int 1375-2025 Hanif co-sponsors bicycle parking expansion, boosting safety and cutting sidewalk clutter.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.