Crash Count for Gravesend (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,703
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 965
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 221
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Gravesend (West)
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 4
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Whiplash 20
Neck 7
+2
Head 5
Back 4
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 76
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Back 5
Neck 5
Chest 3
Face 3
Whole body 3
Eye 1
Abrasion 34
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Gravesend (West)?

Preventable Speeding in Gravesend (West) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Gravesend (West)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 Ford Spor (H31UXC) – 70 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black BMW Sedan (LRR1222) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black BMW Sedan (KSF8829) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray RAM Pickup (LJX1363) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 Gray Jaguar Suburban (LNC3622) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
Gravesend Bleeds: Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt, and Still No Safe Streets

Gravesend Bleeds: Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt, and Still No Safe Streets

Gravesend (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Slow Grind of Loss

In Gravesend (West), the numbers do not tell the whole story. But they do not lie. Four people are dead. Six more are seriously injured. Seven hundred twenty-five have been hurt since 2022. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. One was 95, struck at the intersection of Cropsey and 24th. Another, a 2-year-old girl, was hit crossing with the signal. She survived; the woman with her did not. NYC Open Data

Cars and trucks did most of the damage. SUVs and sedans killed two. Trucks killed another. Bikes and mopeds hurt, but did not kill. The street is not safe for the old, the young, or anyone in between.

The Recent Wounds

The pain is fresh. In the last year, one person died, two were seriously hurt, and 224 were injured. Children are not spared. Thirty-two under 18 were hurt. The numbers rise, year after year. Crashes are up 15% over last year. Injuries up 23%.

A 66-year-old woman was killed crossing with the light on Bath Avenue. A 65-year-old man died at Avenue P. A 20-year-old on an e-bike was killed on 86th Street. The pattern is plain. The street is a gauntlet.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Assembly Member William Colton voted to extend school speed zones. This helps. State Senator Steve Chan voted yes to curb repeat speeders, but also voted no on safer school speed zones. The record is mixed. The danger remains.

The city passed bills to clear abandoned vehicles and mark pavement. These are steps, not leaps. No law has yet forced the street to yield to the most vulnerable.

The Voices Left Behind

“It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. The grief is not abstract. It is a mother with no daughter. It is a family with no answer.

“I have no idea why he was doing donuts in the parking lot,” said Griselda Caraballo. The question hangs in the air. The street is silent.

What Must Be Done

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for those who walk and ride. Every day of delay is another day of loss.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

William Colton
Assembly Member William Colton
District 47
District Office:
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Legislative Office:
Room 733, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Susan Zhuang
Council Member Susan Zhuang
District 43
District Office:
6514 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-307-7151
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1841, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7045
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Gravesend (West) Gravesend (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, District 43, AD 47, SD 17, Brooklyn CB11.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (West)

13
Inexperienced Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Stillwell

Jan 13 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing with the signal on Stillwell Avenue. She suffered head contusions and bruises. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head contusions and bruises and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was alone in the car. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger posed by inexperienced drivers making turns where pedestrians have the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 6 Street

Jan 7 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after an SUV struck her while crossing West 6 Street outside an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, at 17:14 on West 6 Street in Brooklyn, an SUV traveling north struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and inattention, as the primary causes of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Jan 5 - A 65-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania was making a right turn on 86 Street at 17:12 when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg, suffering contusions and bruises, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Shore Parkway

Dec 21 - A box truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations across her body. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened on Shore Parkway near Bay 41 Street.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Shore Parkway. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was heading west without any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage despite striking the rider on its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

Dec 11 - A 39-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured on Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn. The rider suffered a head contusion. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 Ford SUV on Bay 35 Street, Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling north. The rider sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage and the driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors were noted. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused injury but no ejection from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Stillwell

Dec 11 - A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Stillwell Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Stillwell Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
19-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Benson Avenue

Dec 10 - A 19-year-old man was struck while crossing Benson Avenue at night. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan involved was traveling east, continuing straight. The pedestrian crossed with the signal. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Benson Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck him. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked unspecified. The sedan was going straight ahead with no noted evasive actions or damage details. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash occurred late at night, around 11:20 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Dec 8 - A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn was inattentive. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. No helmet was worn. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The driver of another vehicle was making a left turn and was inattentive, contributing to the crash. The rider was going straight ahead when struck on the left front bumper of the e-bike. The rider sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Taxi and SUV Collide on West 12 Street

Dec 6 - A taxi and an SUV crashed at West 12 Street in Brooklyn. The taxi was hit on its right rear quarter panel. A 9-year-old passenger in the taxi suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper turning by one vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south and an SUV traveling east collided on West 12 Street in Brooklyn. The taxi was struck on its right rear quarter panel by the SUV's right front bumper. A 9-year-old male passenger in the taxi, seated in the left rear with a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maneuvering. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the impact. The crash caused damage to the taxi's right side doors and the SUV's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Kings Highway

Dec 1 - A sedan hit a 53-year-old man crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The car showed no damage. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The man suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, a 2015 Honda, was traveling east and showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
15-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Dec 1 - A 15-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a sedan on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, along with contusions. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan was starting in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as contributing factors to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Kings Highway

Nov 21 - A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact caused a severe back injury and dislocation. The driver left with no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Kings Highway in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with West 8 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver, who was making a left turn at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Stillwell Avenue

Nov 21 - A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured when his moving SUV collided with a parked SUV on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The parked SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and the moving SUV was traveling north. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Bay Parkway

Nov 15 - A 58-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Bay Parkway. He was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The impact injured his lower arm and hand, leaving him conscious with bruises. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a northbound 2022 Ford sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the contributing factors. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old Bicyclist on Lake Place

Oct 25 - An 11-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling north on Lake Place. The boy suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV hit the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Lake Place collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, an 11-year-old boy, was injured with a facial abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the child, who was the sole occupant of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Brooklyn Sedans Collide on Benson Avenue

Oct 20 - Two sedans crashed on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one car and the right front bumper of the other. Failure to yield played a role.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way and tinted windows as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the Mercedes and the right front bumper of the Toyota. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield, as central to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
85-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

Oct 19 - An 85-year-old man was hit on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. He crossed against the signal and suffered a facial abrasion. A sedan traveling west struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a westbound 2013 Honda sedan struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Turns Left Strikes Elderly Bicyclist

Oct 14 - A 73-year-old man on a bike was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn and hit him on 86 Street. The bicyclist suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 86 Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Head-On

Oct 12 - A 43-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Benson Avenue crash. The SUV made a left turn and collided front-to-front with the motorcycle. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Benson Avenue. The crash involved a 2013 SUV making a left turn westbound and a motorcycle traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. No safety equipment was used by the motorcycle driver. The SUV had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The motorcycle driver’s license status was not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

Oct 11 - A 36-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a crash with a sedan on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The sedan struck the scooter’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 Chevrolet sedan on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck the scooter’s center back end. The scooter driver sustained back contusions and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center back end of the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19