No More Near Misses: Make Dyker Beach Streets Safe Before a Child Dies
Dyker Beach Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
Broken Bodies, Unbroken Silence
A mother and her five-year-old son stepped into a crosswalk. A truck kept going. The boy was hit in the leg. His mother too. The street was 14th Avenue. The date was January 22, 2024. They were both left standing, hurt but alive. The truck did not stop for them. NYC crash data
In Dyker Beach Park, no one has died in a crash since 2022. But the wounds keep coming. Fifty-seven people have been injured in 73 crashes since 2022. Eleven of them were children. Not one serious injury. Not one death. But the numbers do not tell the pain. A bruise on a child’s knee. A whiplash that lingers. A grandmother clutching her chest after a crash. injury records
The Machines That Hit Us
Cars and trucks cause the harm. In the last three years, trucks injured two people walking. Cars and SUVs did the rest. No bikes. No mopeds. No motorcycles. The danger is heavy and fast and made of steel. vehicle data
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
No deaths. No headlines. No urgency. Local leaders have not made Dyker Beach Park a focus. The city passed Sammy’s Law, giving itself the power to lower speed limits. But the limit here is still high. Speed cameras work, but only where they are turned on. The city says it is redesigning streets, but the crosswalk where the boy was hit looks the same. NYC crash data
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders who allow speed, who allow wide roads, who allow trucks to barrel through crosswalks. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets built for people, not for cars. Take Action
Do not wait for a death. The time to act is now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
▸ Other Geographies
Dyker Beach Park Dyker Beach Park sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 50, AD 46, SD 26, Brooklyn CB10.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Dyker Beach Park
2Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Ave, Injuring Occupants▸Two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:17 p.m. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and her 23-year-old passenger, suffered moderate burns and leg injuries. Airbags deployed; no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One vehicle was going straight north while the other was making a left turn southbound. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 53-year-old female driver and her 23-year-old male front-seat passenger were both injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with moderate burns. Both occupants were conscious, not ejected, and protected by deployed airbags and lap belts. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming a frontal collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors leading to the crash.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772886,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
2Pick-up Truck Strikes Two Pedestrians Brooklyn▸A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
4Multi-SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Four▸Four men suffered whiplash and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway Ramp. The collision involved SUVs traveling westbound. Drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash caused center front and back end damage. Following too closely caused impact.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Belt Parkway Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. Four male occupants, all drivers or front passengers, were injured with whiplash and back or chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained center front and center back end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed ramps. Driver errors centered on maintaining unsafe distances, leading to the collision and injuries.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608801,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
2Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger▸Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:17 p.m. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and her 23-year-old passenger, suffered moderate burns and leg injuries. Airbags deployed; no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One vehicle was going straight north while the other was making a left turn southbound. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 53-year-old female driver and her 23-year-old male front-seat passenger were both injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with moderate burns. Both occupants were conscious, not ejected, and protected by deployed airbags and lap belts. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming a frontal collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors leading to the crash.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14
2Pick-up Truck Strikes Two Pedestrians Brooklyn▸A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
4Multi-SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Four▸Four men suffered whiplash and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway Ramp. The collision involved SUVs traveling westbound. Drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash caused center front and back end damage. Following too closely caused impact.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Belt Parkway Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. Four male occupants, all drivers or front passengers, were injured with whiplash and back or chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained center front and center back end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed ramps. Driver errors centered on maintaining unsafe distances, leading to the collision and injuries.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608801,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
2Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger▸Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14
4Multi-SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Four▸Four men suffered whiplash and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway Ramp. The collision involved SUVs traveling westbound. Drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash caused center front and back end damage. Following too closely caused impact.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Belt Parkway Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. Four male occupants, all drivers or front passengers, were injured with whiplash and back or chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained center front and center back end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed ramps. Driver errors centered on maintaining unsafe distances, leading to the collision and injuries.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608801,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
2Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger▸Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Four men suffered whiplash and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway Ramp. The collision involved SUVs traveling westbound. Drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash caused center front and back end damage. Following too closely caused impact.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Belt Parkway Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. Four male occupants, all drivers or front passengers, were injured with whiplash and back or chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained center front and center back end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed ramps. Driver errors centered on maintaining unsafe distances, leading to the collision and injuries.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14
2Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger▸Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger▸Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-14
Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One car struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the second sedan, a 59-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14