Crash Count for Bay Ridge
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,640
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,570
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 273
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025
Carnage in Bay Ridge
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
+2
Crush Injuries 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 4
Head 4
Whiplash 27
Neck 14
+9
Head 6
+1
Back 5
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 83
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Back 5
Neck 4
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 51
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Head 9
+4
Face 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 16
Whole body 4
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bay Ridge?

Preventable Speeding in Bay Ridge School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Bay Ridge

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 108 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 99 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 89 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two bike crashes on 3rd Avenue. One neighborhood’s ledger.

Two bike crashes on 3rd Avenue. One neighborhood’s ledger.

Bay Ridge: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025

Just after 7 PM on Oct 27, at 93rd Street and 3rd Avenue, the driver of a sedan hit a man on a bike. Police records list the driver “turning improperly.” The cyclist was hurt. Source.

He is one name in a long roll. Since Jan 1, 2022, Bay Ridge has recorded 15 people killed, 1,561 injured, and 2,627 crashes. City data.

This Week

  • Oct 27, 85th Street and 3rd Avenue: a driver turning left hit a cyclist; the rider suffered a head injury, police say. Record.
  • Oct 20, 92nd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway: a driver making a left hit a person in the crosswalk who was “crossing with signal,” per police. Record.
  • Oct 10, Narrows Avenue at 81st Street: a 16‑year‑old girl walking on the sidewalk was struck amid a multi‑vehicle mess; she suffered crush injuries. Record.

The pattern does not let up

This year in Bay Ridge, crashes are down slightly from last year’s pace (553 vs 565), deaths are lower (1 vs 5), and injuries are higher (421 vs 345). City data.

Police list “failure to yield” and “driver inattention/distraction” again and again in local files. Left turns show up in the case notes. So do evening hours. Deaths appear at 7 AM and stack up again between 6 and 10 PM. Dataset.

Corners that keep breaking people

Shore Road has the worst toll among local spots, with deaths and serious injuries recorded there. So do 7th Avenue and 4th Avenue. These are the places that keep bleeding. Dataset.

On 3rd Avenue alone, two people on bikes were hit within an hour on Oct 27. One at 85th. One at 93rd. Both involved turning drivers. Police records.

What can be fixed now

Start where the bodies fall. Daylight corners on 3rd, 4th, and Shore so turning drivers can see people in the crosswalk. Give pedestrians a head start at signals and harden the turns. Mark and protect bike space on 3rd Avenue where the crashes cluster. Target enforcement at the 6–10 PM band and at 7 AM along these corridors. All of this matches what the files show: left turns, failure to yield, distraction, evening hours. City data.

City Hall and Albany hold the keys

Council Member Justin L. Brannan has pushed a blanket rule to put stop signs or signals at “all crosswalks.” “The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them,” Streetsblog reported when he introduced Int 1394‑2025. Coverage.

State Senator Andrew Gounardes is on record backing the Stop Super Speeders bill. Timeline. He also supported renewing the city’s speed‑camera program. Timeline. Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny opposed that renewal. Timeline.

There is a cleaner lever the city can pull: lower speeds. Our city already has the authority. Use it. And Albany can stop repeat offenders with intelligent speed limiters for the worst plates. See how to press both fights here.

The ask

People walking and biking in Bay Ridge are paying for our delay. The fixes named above are routine. The policy levers exist. Call it what it is: a choice. Act now. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Bay Ridge in the past month?
Police records show two people on bikes hit by turning drivers on 3rd Avenue on Oct 27, a pedestrian hit while crossing with the signal at 92nd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway on Oct 20, and a 16‑year‑old injured on the sidewalk at Narrows Avenue and 81st Street on Oct 10. Source: NYC Open Data crash files.
How bad is the toll since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025 in Bay Ridge: 15 people killed, 1,561 injured, across 2,627 crashes. Source: NYC Open Data.
When are the worst hours?
Local records show deaths at 7 AM and again in the evening hours between 6 and 10 PM. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution.
Which spots are the most dangerous?
Shore Road leads local trouble spots for deaths and serious injuries, with 7th Avenue and 4th Avenue also high. Source: NYC Open Data (top intersections).
Where do local officials stand?
Council Member Justin L. Brannan introduced Int 1394‑2025 to add stop signs or signals at all crosswalks (Legistar; Streetsblog). State Senator Andrew Gounardes backed the Stop Super Speeders bill and speed‑camera renewal (CrashCount timeline). Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny opposed speed‑camera renewal (CrashCount timeline).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for Bay Ridge (NTA BK1001), between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑11‑01, and tallied total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, plus hourly and location fields for patterns. Data last accessed Nov 1, 2025. See the datasets here, and related tables for Persons and Vehicles via the links on that page.
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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Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny

District 46

Council Member Justin L. Brannan

District 47

State Senator Andrew Gounardes

District 26

Other Geographies

Bay Ridge Bay Ridge sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 47, AD 46, SD 26, Brooklyn CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bay Ridge

2
Rider Hurt in Parked-Car Crash

Nov 2 - A 24-year-old on a motorized device hit a parked car at 538 86 St in Brooklyn. He suffered lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded driver inattention.

A 24-year-old man riding a motorized device crashed into a parked vehicle at 538 86 St in Brooklyn. He was in shock. He suffered injury to his knee and lower leg and reported pain or nausea. According to the police report, the motorized device was traveling east and the rider hit the parked vehicle’s left-side doors. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor and noted driver inattention by the rider. The front of the device was damaged; the parked vehicle’s left-side doors were struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
30
Improper lane use injures BQE passenger

Oct 30 - On the BQE, two westbound drivers collided. A tractor-trailer and an SUV. A 26-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

Two westbound drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. A driver in a tractor-trailer and a driver in an SUV were going straight when they crashed. A 26-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries. The 25-year-old driver and the 48-year-old driver were also injured. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" contributed to the crash. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. The truck had right-front damage. The SUV had damage to the left rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
27
Driver turning hits cyclist at 93rd and 3rd

Oct 27 - A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at 93rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider went down. He suffered arm injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn.

A sedan driver hit a 46-year-old bicyclist at 93rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered arm injuries and abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an improper turn. The bike showed front-end damage; the sedan showed damage to the right front bumper. The crash fell in the 68th Precinct. The data lists the bicyclist traveling north. The record centers the driver’s errors. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
27
Left-turning driver hits e-bike rider

Oct 27 - At 85th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver making a left turn hit a 26-year-old man on an e-bike. The rider took a blow to the head. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan making a left turn at 85th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn hit a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike who was going straight. The rider suffered a head injury and was listed as injured and in shock. The e-bike showed a front-end hit. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the cyclist. The driver was licensed. No ejection was noted for the car’s occupants. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained intact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
26
Drowsy driver rear-ends stopped car on 4 Ave

Oct 26 - Southbound on 4 Ave at 72 St, a driver starting in traffic hit a stopped sedan. A 27-year-old woman driving the rear car sustained a back injury and whiplash. Police recorded Fatigued/Drowsy.

Two southbound sedans collided on 4 Ave at 72 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2007 Mercedes started in traffic and hit the back of a 2024 Nissan that was stopped in traffic. A 27-year-old woman driving the rear car was injured with a back injury and whiplash. Injury status for three others was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the rear vehicle was “Starting in Traffic” and the lead vehicle was “Stopped in Traffic,” with impact to the “Center Front End” and “Center Back End.” The report lists “Fatigued/Drowsy” as a contributing factor. Police recorded drowsy driving by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
20
Left-turning driver injures teen at Fort Hamilton Parkway

Oct 20 - A driver in a sedan turned left at 92nd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit an 18-year-old crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention. He stayed conscious with a bruised hip and leg.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was injured when a driver in a 2016 Honda sedan made a left turn at 92nd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit him at the intersection. He suffered a hip and upper-leg contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also listed center front-end point of impact and damage. After citing driver inattention, the report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver, a 49-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the only occupant. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 68th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
15
Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others
14
11-year-old riding scooter injured in hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say
10
Passing and turning drivers collide; two pedestrians hurt

Oct 10 - Narrows Ave at 81 St, Brooklyn. A permit driver in a Jeep passed south, hit a left‑turning sedan, and damaged parked SUVs. Two 16‑year‑old girls, not in the roadway, were hurt. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two 16‑year‑old pedestrians were injured off the roadway on Narrows Ave at 81 St in Brooklyn. A driver in a Jeep SUV with a learner permit was passing south. A driver in a Nissan sedan was making a left turn. Parked SUVs were damaged. According to the police report, officers recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Traffic Control Disregarded by drivers. One girl suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The other had a lower‑leg injury and reported pain. The crash damage included a right‑front bumper hit on the Jeep and a left‑front quarter strike on the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
5
Taxi driver collides with moped; two ejected

Oct 5 - A taxi driver and a moped driver crashed at 3 Ave and 67 St in Brooklyn. The moped driver took a head hit. The passenger was ejected and hurt in the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver distraction.

A taxi driver and a moped driver collided at 3 Ave and 67 St in Brooklyn at 00:55. The taxi driver traveled south. The moped driver traveled east. Both drove straight into the intersection. Impact points were center front on the moped and left front quarter on the taxi. The moped driver, 22, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The moped passenger, 22, was ejected and suffered a lower‑leg injury, with a reported fracture and dislocation. The taxi driver, 43, was not ejected and had no listed injuries. According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
5
Police searching for hit-and-run driver after 75-year-old woman struck and killed in Sunset Park
28
Cyclist killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

26
Driver hits moped rider at 77th and Ridge

Sep 26 - Brooklyn midday crash at 77th and Ridge. A driver hit an 18-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.

An eastbound sedan driver collided with a southbound moped rider at 77th Street and Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn at 12:55 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. The 74-year-old sedan driver was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield for the drivers involved. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Signalization Mandate

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It shifts responsibility onto drivers and cuts ambiguity at uncontrolled crossings. Likely boosts yielding and protects pedestrians and cyclists. Analysts warn over‑signaling or poor timing could add delay and turning conflicts.

"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks" -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. No. 1394 (File Int 1394-2025) was introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and reached the Council vote stage on 2025-09-25 after referral from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." The bill would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks by January 1, 2027. Safety analysts say the law "shifts responsibility onto drivers and reduces ambiguity at currently uncontrolled intersections, likely improving yielding and pedestrian/cyclist safety citywide," while warning that "over-signalization or poor timing could increase pedestrian delay and turning conflicts."


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Stop Sign Mandate

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Stop Sign Mandate for Crosswalks

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It aims to slow drivers and force yielding. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain. Risks: non-compliance and delay if over‑installed or poorly signalized.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: Int 1394 (Int 1394-2025). Status: Council vote stage after referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." Sponsored by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and brought to the City Council on Sept. 25, 2025. The measure would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than Jan. 1, 2027 and takes effect immediately. Safety analysts say it would broadly slow drivers and increase yielding, reducing crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, but warn of non-compliance and added delay if over-installed or imprudently signalized; outcomes depend on design details and traffic-calming.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan co-sponsors requiring stop signs or signals at all crosswalks, improving safety.

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Brannan Proposes Citywide Stop Or Red Light Mandate

Sep 25 - Justin Brannan's bill would force stop signs or red lights at every uncontrolled intersection. It aims to slow drivers and protect people walking and biking. Blanket mandates could spur poor compliance, longer waits, turning conflicts, and divert funds from targeted fixes.

"The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them, whether or not they have painted crosswalks, under a bill that will be introduced on Thursday by Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: not yet assigned. Status: to be introduced on September 25, 2025. Committee: not yet assigned. The matter titled "Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Intersections" will be introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan, who backs citywide placement of stop signs or signals. The proposal "would force traffic signals or stop signs at the thousands of intersections without them." Safety analysts note mandating stops or signals everywhere could slow drivers and clarify pedestrian right-of-way, but blanket deployment risks poor compliance, longer pedestrian delays and turning conflicts, and diverts funds from targeted traffic-calming; net system-wide gains are uncertain.


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Int 1394-2025 Justin L. Brannan

20
Left-turn crash injures passengers on 3rd Avenue

Sep 20 - On 3rd Avenue, a driver turned left as another went straight. The drivers crashed. Two passengers were hurt. A driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.

Two drivers crashed near 6830 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:25 p.m. Both drivers traveled south. One went straight. The other made a left turn. Two passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old with minor bleeding and a 19-year-old with neck pain. A 20-year-old driver was also injured. "According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by both drivers. One driver was unlicensed, per the report. The front of the straight‑going car was hit. The left‑turning car took damage on the right front quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08