Crash Count for Bath Beach
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,026
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 530
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 131
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025
Carnage in Bath Beach
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 2
Face 1
Concussion 2
Back 1
Head 1
Whiplash 17
Head 9
+4
Neck 5
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 28
Lower arm/hand 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Chest 2
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 15
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 17
Neck 4
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Head 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bath Beach?

Preventable Speeding in Bath Beach School Zones

(since 2022)

Late‑morning crash at Benson and Bay 26 shows what we live with

Bath Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 21, 2025

Just before noon on Sep 21, 2025, at Benson Ave and Bay 26 Street, a driver in an SUV made a U‑turn and hit a person on a bike. Police logged the bicyclist injured and conscious. Source.

Bath Beach is not an outlier. Since 2022, this neighborhood has recorded 2 deaths and 524 injuries in crashes. Source.

The corners tell the story

On 86 Street, police records show the most injuries among local intersections. A 92‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at 86 Street and Bay 11 Street was hit by a turning SUV; police cited driver inattention and distraction. Source.

At 15 Avenue and 85 Street, an 81‑year‑old woman was killed while crossing with the signal when the driver of a garbage truck turned left. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver. Source.

Injury counts in this area spike around the late afternoon and late evening, when streets are full and patience runs thin. Police data list frequent mentions of failure to yield, disregarding traffic signals, and aggressive driving. Source.

The trend did not slow this year

Year to date, crashes here rose to 206 from 188 a year ago. Injuries climbed to 133, up 49.4% from the same period last year. Deaths moved from 0 to 1. These are the city’s own numbers for this neighborhood. Source.

Speed still threads through the harm. On the Belt Parkway in August, a five‑vehicle pileup injured a driver; the crash was flagged as speed‑related. Source.

Officials know the levers

In the Council, District 47’s representative, Justin L. Brannan, is backing a bill to put stop signs or signals at all crosswalks. The text is blunt: “No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks.” Source.

Albany is weighing repeat dangerous driving. The Senate bill S 4045 would force drivers with 11 or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red‑light camera tickets in a year, to install speed limiters. State Senator Steve Chan voted yes in committee. Source.

On school‑zone protections, Assembly Member William Colton voted yes to extend them; Senator Chan voted no on that separate measure. The record is public. Source.

What would help here

  • Daylight every corner on 86 Street and around Bay 11 Street so people are visible and turning drivers must slow. Harden the turns where lefts have killed.
  • Use leading pedestrian intervals and automatic no‑turn‑on‑red at injury corners like 86 Street to give people in the crosswalk a head start.
  • Target trucks on neighborhood routes; enforce yielding at left turns and keep heavy vehicles off the tightest residential blocks where possible.

And the citywide steps we can take now:

  • Lower more local speed limits under existing authority and enforce them with cameras and design. The harm above shows where to start. Source.
  • Pass the state speed‑limiter bill for repeat violators. We know who they are; the bill addresses them. Source.

This began with a bike hit at Benson and Bay 26. It ends the same way unless someone pulls the brake. Tell City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened most recently in Bath Beach?
On Sep 21, 2025, a driver in an SUV making a U‑turn at Benson Ave and Bay 26 Street hit a person on a bike. Police recorded the bicyclist injured and conscious. Source: NYC Open Data – Motor Vehicle Collisions.
How bad is the toll in this neighborhood since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 21, 2025, crashes in Bath Beach caused 2 deaths and 524 injuries, according to NYC Open Data (Crashes/Persons tables).
Which intersections stand out?
Police data show high injury counts on 86 Street. Two severe cases in this period: a 92‑year‑old woman injured while crossing with the signal at 86 Street and Bay 11 Street, and an 81‑year‑old woman killed at 15 Avenue and 85 Street by a left‑turning garbage truck. Source: NYC Open Data – Crashes/Persons.
Where do local leaders stand on safety laws?
Council Member Justin L. Brannan is sponsoring Int 1394‑2025 to install stop signs or signals at all crosswalks (Legistar). State Senator Steve Chan voted yes in committee on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators (NYS Senate). Assembly Member William Colton voted yes to extend school speed zones; Senator Chan voted no on that separate measure (as recorded in the timeline).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for the Bath Beach area (NTA BK1102), and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 21, 2025. We summed deaths and injuries from the Persons table and reviewed contributing factors and locations from the Crashes and Vehicles tables. Data was accessed Oct 21, 2025. See the base dataset here.
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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District 47

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Other Geographies

Bath Beach Bath Beach sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, District 47, AD 47, SD 17, Brooklyn CB11.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bath Beach

30
Bus Driver Rear-Ends Bus; Rider Injured

Oct 30 - A northbound bus driver hit the back of another bus at 8411 14 Ave in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old woman passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.

Two northbound buses were going straight at 8411 14 Ave. The trailing driver hit the back of the bus ahead. A 54-year-old woman riding in the rear was injured, with a head abrasion. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was recorded as a contributing factor. Damage matched a rear-end hit: the following bus showed center front-end damage; the lead bus showed impact to the center back end. Other occupants and both drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash was in Brooklyn, ZIP 11228, within the 62nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
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Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others
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11-year-old riding scooter injured in hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say
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Police searching for hit-and-run driver after 75-year-old woman struck and killed in Sunset Park
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Cyclist killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

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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."


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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.


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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.


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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

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SUV Driver’s U-Turn Injures Benson Ave Cyclist

Sep 21 - Driver making a U-turn on Benson Ave hit a northbound cyclist at Bay 26 Street. The 20-year-old was ejected and hurt. Impact to the SUV’s left front. Brooklyn, 3:40 p.m.

The driver of a 2015 Toyota SUV tried a U-turn westbound on Benson Ave at Bay 26 Street. He hit a 20-year-old man riding north on a bike. The cyclist was ejected and injured, with a noted leg contusion. According to the police report, the SUV’s pre-crash action was "Making U Turn" and the bike was "Going Straight Ahead." The report lists the SUV’s point of impact as "Left Front Quarter Panel" and the bike’s as "Center Front End." According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists other involved occupants with injuries "Unspecified." The crash injured the cyclist at this Brooklyn intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
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Int 1386-2025 Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before 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 requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.


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Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life
2
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures 92-Year-Old on 86th Street

Sep 2 - A driver in an SUV turned left at 86th Street and Bay 11 Street and hit a 92-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. She suffered arm and hand abrasions.

At 86th Street and Bay 11 Street in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a left turn and hit a 92-year-old woman in the intersection. She was conscious and suffered abrasions to her arm and hand. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and making a left turn when she hit the pedestrian; the point of impact was the center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The report lists her as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
1
BMW Driver Fails to Yield, Ejects Moped Rider

Sep 1 - The driver of a westbound BMW sedan failed to yield and hit a northbound moped on Rutherford Place at Bay 17 in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered fractures and whole-body injuries.

The driver of a westbound BMW sedan collided with a northbound moped at Rutherford Place and Bay 17 in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and sustained fractures, dislocation and whole-body injuries; he was incoherent at the scene. The BMW driver is listed with no injury. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report notes center-front impact to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
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Eastbound Chain-Reaction Pileup on Belt Parkway

Aug 16 - Multiple eastbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway. The driver of a sedan, 21, suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Several passengers reported injuries. Police listed Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor.

A chain-reaction crash on eastbound Belt Parkway involved multiple vehicles and injured occupants, including a 21‑year‑old driver who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The 21‑year‑old driver is recorded with contributing factors Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. Vehicle records show an SUV was slowing or stopping when it was struck, consistent with a rear‑end sequence. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists in the crash. Occupants reported head injury and whiplash; other occupants reported unspecified injuries. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
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Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


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Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.