Crash Count for Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 490
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 231
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 50
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 0
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)?
SUVs/Cars 19 0 0 Bikes 2 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

Sunset Park Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

One death. Two hundred thirty injuries. Four hundred eighty-eight crashes. That is the toll in Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West) since 2022. The numbers do not soften. They do not blink. They do not care if you are young or old. In the last twelve months, sixty-six people were hurt on these streets. Not one was spared a serious injury. But pain does not need a label to be real.

Children walk to school. Elders cross with the light. Still, the cars come. Sedans and SUVs led the charge, injuring dozens of pedestrians. Trucks, bikes, mopeds—they all played their part. The only thing that changes is the name in the report.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

A 16-year-old crossing with the signal, struck by a sedan. A 66-year-old man, hit in the head while crossing at the light. A 35-year-old cyclist, killed by a garbage truck. The stories repeat. The pain does not fade. See the latest crash data.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

Local leaders have the power to slow the carnage. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set safer speed limits now. But the clock ticks. Each day without action is another day of risk. Speed cameras save lives, but their future hangs on a vote.

No new laws. No bold redesigns. No public reckoning. The silence is loud. The streets stay the same.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Residents and advocates must demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them: Lower the speed. Protect the cameras. Redesign the streets.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West) sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, community board Brooklyn CB12, city council district District 38, assembly district AD 49 and state senate district SD 22.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)?
Cars and Trucks: 19 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries, 0 deaths. Bikes: 2 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries, 0 deaths. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 injuries or deaths.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. The numbers show patterns. Speed, street design, and enforcement can prevent injuries and deaths.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, protect and expand speed cameras, and redesign dangerous intersections. They can act now, or let the toll rise.
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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)

Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.


SUV Rear-Ends Another, Injuring Pedestrian

Two SUVs collided on 48 Street in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. The crash involved following too closely and rear-end impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street collided when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the other from behind. A 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk away from an intersection was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV hit its center back end with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Brooklyn Pedestrian Injured by Northbound Cyclist

A 34-year-old man was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a cyclist traveling north near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the collision occurred. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.


Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.


Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue

A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue

A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.


SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street

Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.


SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street

A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.