Crash Count for Borough Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,387
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 865
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 197
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Borough Park?
SUVs/Cars 61 4 5 Trucks/Buses 8 0 1 Bikes 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0
Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

Borough Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Nine dead. Eight hundred fifty-six injured. Five left with life-changing wounds. These are not numbers from a war zone. They are the toll of traffic violence in Borough Park since 2022. The dead include children, elders, and parents. The injured are your neighbors. The pain is local, and it does not end.

SUVs and trucks do most of the killing. Five deaths and sixty-one serious or moderate injuries came from cars and SUVs. Trucks and buses took another life. Cyclists and moped riders are not spared. The street is a gauntlet, and the most vulnerable pay the price.

The Human Cost

On March 30, 2025, a mother and her two daughters were crossing 13th Avenue. A speeding Audi, driven by a woman with a suspended license, ran a red light and hit them. Natasha Saada and her girls, ages eight and five, died in the street. Her four-year-old son was left fighting for his life. The driver had a record of tickets and violations. The mayor came to the family and said, “It’s an irresponsible act by the driver” (New York Post).

Brooklyn’s district attorney called it more than reckless. “It actually exceeds just being reckless, it’s almost being wanton, we’re not going to tolerate that” (ABC7). But the law let this driver keep driving. The system failed before the crash. It failed after.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about safety. They praise Vision Zero. They call for lower speed limits and more cameras. But the streets do not change fast enough. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. Repeat offenders keep driving. Cameras catch them, but the law lets them go.

Every day of delay is another family at risk.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand the return of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program. Demand real consequences for reckless drivers.

Do not wait for another child’s name to be written in blood. Take action now.

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Borough Park Borough Park sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 44, AD 48, SD 22, Brooklyn CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Borough Park

Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street

A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.

A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.


SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street

A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.

A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street

An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.

An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.


Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street

A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.

A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.


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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.

A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.


Moped Driver Injured in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash

A moped and SUV collided on 60th Street at 11th Avenue. The moped driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The crash left the moped’s front end smashed. Night fell heavy on Brooklyn.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred at the intersection of 60th Street and 11th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, heading south and making a left turn, struck the SUV, which was traveling north. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The 47-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and contusions. The impact damaged the front end of the moped. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no errors for the SUV driver. Helmet use or signaling is not mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.


SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture

A distracted SUV driver struck a woman on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact broke her arm. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian injured and conscious. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A 66-year-old woman walking on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn was hit by a 2023 Nissan SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle when the SUV, traveling straight, struck her with its center front end. The woman suffered a fractured arm and was listed as conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 69-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other factors were listed. The data highlights driver distraction as the cause of this crash, which left a pedestrian hurt on a city street.


Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 50th Street

A sedan turned right on 50th Street and hit a 61-year-old woman riding her bike straight. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Failure to yield caused the impact. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on 50th Street at 11th Avenue in Brooklyn left a 61-year-old woman bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan showed no damage. The data does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment as a factor. The collision highlights the persistent risk for cyclists when drivers fail to yield.


Bus Strikes Parked SUV on 52nd Street

A bus slammed into a parked SUV on 52nd Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries. Metal crumpled. The street fell silent. No clear cause listed. The crash left pain and questions behind.

A bus traveling south struck a parked SUV near 1610 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 65, was injured with back abrasions. Another driver, age 59, was involved but his injuries were unspecified. The bus’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left side doors. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or hazardous actions were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left one person hurt and two vehicles damaged, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.


Cyclist Injured Turning on Fort Hamilton Parkway

A young man riding east on Fort Hamilton Parkway crashed while making a right turn at 58th Street. He struck his shoulder. The street stayed quiet. No other vehicles listed. The city marked another cyclist down.

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a right turn at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 58th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling east and struck the left side of his bike, suffering a contusion to his upper arm and shoulder. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The police report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash left the cyclist conscious but bruised. The data lists no further details about the cause or involvement of other road users.


SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An SUV hit a 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The driver turned left, distracted. The girl suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The impact was sharp and sudden.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV struck her at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 61st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was 'Crossing With Signal' when the driver made a left turn and hit her. The report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The girl suffered a contusion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota SUV. Both the driver and a passenger were listed as uninjured. The police report makes clear that driver distraction led to the crash.


Sedan and Garbage Truck Collide on 60th Street

Metal crumpled and glass scattered at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. A sedan and a garbage truck slammed front ends. One driver, 31, was left unconscious with pain in his upper arm. Sirens cut through the evening as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan and a garbage truck collided head-on at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 31-year-old sedan driver unconscious and suffering from upper arm pain. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. No information is given about helmet use or turn signals. The collision underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants and the violent force exchanged when large trucks and passenger cars meet on city streets.


SUV Strikes Eight-Year-Old Cyclist on 56th Street

Afternoon light on 56th Street. A Ford SUV and a child on a bike collide. The boy is thrown, scraping his leg. Sirens echo. He is conscious, pain sharp in his knee and foot. Metal and skin marked by the impact.

An eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle was injured when a Ford SUV struck him at the intersection of 56th Street and 17th Avenue. According to the police report, the crash occurred as the cyclist was making a left turn and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The child was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears as a factor in the crash.


Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist

A sedan turning right on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The teen suffered a head injury and abrasions, remaining conscious as traffic flowed around the crash scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist heading straight westbound. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan impacting the right front quarter panel of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV

A northbound Chevy sedan struck a parked Toyota SUV on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right front bumper crumpled. The unlicensed driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The SUV remained empty and stationary during impact.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Chevy sedan traveling northbound collided with a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged, and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was struck. The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights that the driver held no valid license at the time of the collision, indicating a critical driver error. The Toyota SUV was unoccupied and stationary, confirming the sedan driver’s responsibility for the crash. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.


SUV Collides With Dump Truck in Brooklyn

A 23-year-old male SUV driver suffered a severe shoulder injury in a midday crash with a dump truck in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions before impact. The SUV struck the truck’s rear center, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:04 in Brooklyn near 1069 60th Street. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling east and a 2013 dump truck traveling west. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the center back end of the dump truck. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his upper arm and shoulder area, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the SUV driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle collisions even when both vehicles are traveling straight, emphasizing systemic risks in traffic interactions.


Unlicensed Driver Turns Left, Injures Boy

An unlicensed driver made a left turn in Brooklyn, striking an 8-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk. The boy suffered a fractured lower leg and foot, conscious but seriously injured. The SUV’s front center bore the impact of the collision.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet SUV without a valid license made a left turn traveling west near 4304 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s center front end struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a crossing signal. The boy sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s unlicensed status and the left turn maneuver as critical factors leading to the collision. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact.


SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn Collision

An SUV traveling north collided with an e-bike heading west on 39th Street near 15th Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered serious lower leg injuries and was rendered unconscious. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on 39th Street in Brooklyn. A 2025 SUV traveling north struck an e-bike moving west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious with a complaint of pain or nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the e-bike. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors.


12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg fracture after a pick-up truck struck him while he crossed with the signal on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. The boy was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford pick-up truck, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no occupants inside. While the report does not specify driver errors explicitly, the collision occurred during the driver’s right turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Intersection

An 89-year-old woman suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact damaged the vehicle's front center. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling southeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway was making a left turn when it struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the systemic dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.