Crash Count for Sunset Park (Central)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,211
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 670
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 121
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Sunset Park (Central)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 2
Head 2
Whiplash 7
Back 2
Head 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 30
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Face 3
Whole body 1
Abrasion 42
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Head 5
Face 3
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunset Park (Central)?

Preventable Speeding in Sunset Park (Central) School Zones

(since 2022)

7th Avenue, two days, two people down

Sunset Park (Central): Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 21, 2025

A man crossed with the signal on 7th Avenue at 43rd Street. About 2:30 PM on Oct 5, 2025, a driver in an SUV going straight hit him. Police recorded injury severity 3. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Oct 4: A 75‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at 7th Avenue and 41st Street was killed after the driver disregarded traffic control; police also recorded driver inattention. NYC Open Data
  • Sept 27: An unlicensed moped driver making a right turn injured a 23‑year‑old woman walking outside a crosswalk; police flagged unsafe speed and aggressive driving. NYC Open Data

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022, this area has seen 5 people killed and 659 injured across 1,193 crashes. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians account for 4 of the deaths here; people on bikes for 1. NYC Open Data

Police list repeat failure modes. “Failure to yield” is tied to deaths and injuries in this zone, as is “disregarded traffic control.” NYC Open Data

7th Avenue keeps showing up. It’s a top hot spot with multiple deaths. 5th Avenue is worse for injuries, with at least 78 hurt and one killed. NYC Open Data

The dead cluster in the late afternoon. Two deaths hit during the 4 PM hour. NYC Open Data

What leaders did—and didn’t

Neighbors and lawmakers have begged for fixes on nearby Third Avenue. “We know how to fix it: safer street design,” State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said at a July rally after another fatal hit‑and‑run. BKReader

Here in Sunset Park (Central), the seat‑holders are clear. Council Member Susan Zhuang is the local city voice. In Albany, Assembly Member Lester Chang voted no on a school speed‑zone bill (S 8344). Open States State Sen. Steve Chan voted yes in committee to advance mandatory speed limiters for repeat offenders (S 4045). Open States

On the Assembly side, the matching speed‑limiter bill (A 2299) is in play. Local Assembly Member Lester Chang is not listed as a sponsor. What gives? Open States

Fix the corners that keep killing

The crash record points to simple tools: daylight the crosswalks on 5th and 7th Avenues; add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns at 41st–43rd Streets; and target failure‑to‑yield enforcement during the evening peak. These are standard steps for repeat hot spots. NYC Open Data

Citywide, two levers can bend the curve: lower the default speed limit and force the worst repeat speeders to slow down. The Senate bill to require intelligent speed assistance for habitual offenders is S 4045; the Assembly version is A 2299. Open States (S 4045) Open States (A 2299)

Lower speeds. Fewer bodies. The tools are on the table. Tell City Hall and Albany to use them. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Sunset Park (Central) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 21, 2025. We counted people killed and injured and reviewed contributing factors and locations. Data were accessed Oct 21, 2025. You can explore the underlying datasets starting here.
Where are the worst spots?
7th Avenue is a repeat hot spot with multiple deaths, and 5th Avenue shows the highest injury burden with at least 78 injuries and one death in this area’s records. Source: NYC Open Data crash records for 2022–2025.
When do the worst crashes happen?
In this area, two deaths occurred during the 4 PM hour, pointing to evening peak risk. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for 2022–2025.
Which policies could change this now?
Locally: daylight crosswalks, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden turns, and target failure‑to‑yield enforcement at repeat hot spots. Citywide: lower the default speed limit and pass mandatory speed limiters for repeat offenders — the Senate’s S 4045 and Assembly’s A 2299.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Lester Chang

District 49

Council Member Susan Zhuang

District 43

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Other Geographies

Sunset Park (Central) Sunset Park (Central) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 43, AD 49, SD 17, Brooklyn CB7.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunset Park (Central)

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 Alexa Avilés

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Int 1439-2025 Susan Zhuang

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Unlicensed moped driver hits sedan; passenger hurt

Oct 23 - South on 49 St at 6 Ave, both drivers kept straight. The driver on a moped hit a sedan's left rear. A 26-year-old front passenger was hurt, neck injury listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, both drivers were going south on 49 St near 6 Ave in Brooklyn at 12:33 p.m. The driver on a moped hit the sedan’s left rear. Police recorded impact to the sedan’s left rear bumper and the moped’s front. Police listed no contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. A 26-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the sedan was injured, with a reported neck injury and shock. The sedan is a 2025 Hyundai registered in North Carolina; the moped is a 2024 with New York registration. The crash fell within the 72nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Driver rear-ends parked SUV on 5 Avenue

Oct 19 - Southbound Ford SUV driver hit a parked Honda on 5 Avenue near 41 Street. The rear-seat passenger and the Honda's driver suffered whiplash. Brooklyn at dawn. Quiet street. Metal to spine.

On 5 Avenue near 41 Street around 5:00 a.m., a driver in a Ford SUV hit the rear of a parked 2021 Honda SUV. The Honda carried two people. A 25-year-old rear passenger reported back pain and whiplash. The 30-year-old Honda driver reported neck pain and whiplash. The Ford's 23-year-old driver was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the Ford had right-front bumper damage and the Honda had center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Electric rider ejected after hitting parked sedan

Oct 18 - On 8th Avenue near 5322, a southbound driver on an Electric m hit a parked Lexus sedan. The woman driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury. Two men were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.

A southbound driver on an Electric m hit a parked 2021 Lexus sedan on 8th Avenue near 5322 in Brooklyn. The woman driving the Electric m was ejected and suffered a leg injury. A man listed as the sedan’s driver was also recorded as ejected, with injury status unspecified. Another male occupant was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the Electric m was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the sedan was 'Parked.' Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the people involved. The account documents impact, injuries, and status only; it lists no specific driver errors beyond 'Unspecified.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
13
Zhuang mentioned in Brooklyn pol intros bill requiring Parks Department to report on patrol staffing, safety
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Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
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Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn
5
Driver hits man crossing with signal

Oct 5 - A southbound SUV driver on 7 Ave hit a 49-year-old man crossing with the signal at 43 St in Brooklyn. He was conscious with an arm-and-hand abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A southbound driver in a 2008 SUV hit a 49-year-old man at 7 Ave and 43 St in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the intersection with the signal and suffered an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious. According to the police report, the driver's pre-crash movement was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was 'Center Front End.' Police did not record a specific driver error; contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 44-year-old licensed man, was going south, and the vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was logged at 18:36.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
4
Driver Disregards Signal, Kills Woman on 7 Ave

Oct 4 - Northbound driver on 7 Ave went straight and hit a 75-year-old woman at 41 St. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. She crossed with the signal. She suffered crush injuries and died.

A driver traveling north on 7 Ave, going straight through the intersection at 41 St in Brooklyn, hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end. She suffered crush injuries and was killed. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were recorded. After those driver errors, the report notes the victim was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection. The crash involved one unspecified vehicle traveling northbound. No other injuries were detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
SUV driver hits moped at 5th and 38th

Oct 2 - An SUV driver and a moped rider crashed on 5th Avenue at 38th Street in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old rider was hurt in the leg. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed; records also note driver inexperience.

Two northbound vehicles collided at 5 Ave and 38 St in Brooklyn: a 2020 Honda SUV and a moped. The moped rider, a 60-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. The SUV driver and a front-seat passenger were listed with unspecified status. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The person records also cite Driver Inexperience. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s front end. The crash was logged in the 72nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
Sedan Driver U‑Turns, Hits Moped on 5 Ave

Oct 2 - At 5 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver made a U‑turn and hit an 18‑year‑old on a moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and traffic control disregarded.

A driver in a Kia sedan attempted a U‑turn on 5 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn and collided with an 18‑year‑old moped rider traveling straight south. The rider was ejected and injured, with a shoulder injury noted. According to the police report, the sedan showed damage to its left rear and the moped to its front. According to the police report, police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Traffic Control Disregarded by the sedan driver. The crash was logged at about 1:30 p.m. The data lists the sedan driver as involved with unspecified injury status. The moped rider is the injured party here.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Unlicensed moped driver injures pedestrian in Brooklyn

Sep 27 - A moped driver turned right and hit a 23-year-old woman near 706 45 St in Brooklyn. Police recorded unsafe speed and aggressive driving. She was not at an intersection. She suffered a bruised arm. The driver was unlicensed.

A driver on a moped, traveling east and making a right turn, hit a 23-year-old woman near 706 45 St in Brooklyn. She was outside an intersection and suffered a bruise to her arm and hand, and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and police recorded Unsafe Speed and Aggressive Driving/Road Rage. The moped showed front-end damage, matching the impact to the pedestrian. The crash involved a single vehicle. The crash time was 9:15 a.m. in the 72nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

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Motorcyclist Ejected on Belt Parkway Ramp

Sep 21 - On a Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old motorcyclist crashed and was ejected. He suffered severe abdominal and pelvic lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.

Police recorded a motorcycle crash on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn at 12:40 p.m. The 29-year-old man driving a 1987 motorcycle was ejected. He sustained severe lacerations to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was traveling straight, heading southwest, and showed center front-end damage. No other people were listed as injured. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash is logged under collision ID 4844045 in the 72nd Precinct and Community District 307.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Distracted van driver injures cyclist at 45 St

Sep 20 - On 45 St at 5 Ave in Brooklyn, a van driver collided with a 61-year-old cyclist. He was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.

According to the police report, a driver in a van collided with a bicyclist at 45 St and 5 Ave in Brooklyn at 1:50 p.m. The crash injured a 61-year-old man on the bike. He was ejected and suffered a head injury but remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. Vehicle types were listed as van and bike. The bike’s point of impact and damage were at the center front end. The report lists whiplash as a complaint. The crash was logged under collision ID 4843598 in the 72nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02