Crash Count for Borough Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,500
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 930
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 210
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Borough Park?

Borough Park Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Borough Park Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Borough Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Borough Park

The streets do not forgive. Since 2022, nine people have died in Borough Park traffic crashes. Five more suffered serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, 278 people were hurt—children, elders, neighbors. No one is spared. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

A nine-year-old struck crossing 54th Street. A cyclist killed by a bus on Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 68-year-old woman, dead at the intersection of Webster and McDonald. The pattern is steady. The pain is not.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. Five deaths and over 200 injuries come from these machines. Trucks and buses crush bodies too—one dead, dozens more hurt. Bikes and mopeds are not blameless, but the weight of harm falls from above. The street is not level.

What Leaders Do—And Don’t

Local leaders have not done enough. Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein voted against safer school speed zones—twice. He also opposed the renewal of the city’s speed camera program, a proven tool to slow drivers and save lives. Council Member Kalman Yeger has spoken out against protected bike lanes and greenway plans, calling for more enforcement instead of safer streets.

The silence is loud. The votes are clear. Children and elders pay the price.

The Words That Remain

“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.

“I have no idea why he was doing donuts in the parking lot,” said Griselda Caraballo.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: enough. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras at every school. Demand streets that put people first. Every day of delay is another life at risk.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Simcha Eichenstein
Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein
District 48
District Office:
1310 48th St. Unit 204, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 519, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Simcha Felder

District 44

Sam Sutton
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
Other Geographies

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

See also
Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Borough Park

A 7043
Eichenstein votes no on Albany school speed cameras, reducing pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Eichenstein votes no on Albany school speed cameras, reducing pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


Two Sedans Crash on 17 Avenue Brooklyn

Two sedans collided on 17 Avenue. One driver suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both cars took front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt, conscious, and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 21-year-old man, was injured with bruises and lower leg injuries. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash involved one car going straight east and another making a left turn westbound. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in his car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Bus Strikes Toddler Crossing Brooklyn Street

A bus hit a 3-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and bruises. The driver, facing limited view, was also hurt. Both were injured in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on 50th Street in Brooklyn struck a 3-year-old girl who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained head injuries and contusions. The bus driver, a 50-year-old man, was also injured. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors for the driver. The impact occurred at the right front bumper as the bus went straight. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Into Sedan on New Utrecht Avenue

BMW SUV rear-ends Ford sedan in Brooklyn. Sedan driver, 33, suffers head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles moved south. Police cite following too closely as cause.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV struck the rear of a Ford sedan on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the crash occurred. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Right Turn Hits 9-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 9-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 48 Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn on 48 Street in Brooklyn and collided with the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, making a right turn, while the bicyclist was traveling south going straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and no contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The bike and sedan showed no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Side-Swipes Sedan on 59th Street

A Ford SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north on 59th Street collided with a 2016 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s 43-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the SUV damaged on the right side doors and the sedan on the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 3-year-old boy on a bike was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and struck the child traveling straight north. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Audi SUV made a right turn on 46 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with the child traveling straight ahead northbound. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or signal. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front quarter panel were damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 45-year-old man was struck while crossing 46 Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash happened at 7:20 p.m. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 46 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Pickup Truck

A 57-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a Ford pickup truck backing east on 51 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 51 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2008 Ford pickup truck traveling east that was backing up at the time of impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but still caused injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
David G Greenfield Urges Safe Streets After Brother Bike Crash

A pick-up truck’s unsecured load struck John Greenfield as he biked Marion’s six-lane Route 13. No bike lanes. No safe space. Greenfield landed in a coma. The driver was cited. Streetsblog Chicago paused. The city’s streets failed a cyclist again.

"We are optimistic about his recovery and know he's going to be back working for fair transit and safe streets as soon as he can." -- David G. Greenfield

On April 21, 2023, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield was hit by an unsecured culvert that fell from a pick-up truck while he biked at West DeYoung and North Russell streets in Marion, Illinois. The intersection sits on Illinois Route 13, a six-lane arterial with no bike lanes and incomplete sidewalks. Police cited the driver for carrying an unsecured load. Greenfield was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma. Streetsblog co-founder Steven Vance reported that Greenfield’s condition was improving, but the extent of his injuries remained unclear. Greenfield’s brother, David, thanked supporters and urged donations to Streetsblog Chicago. The crash highlights the deadly risk of unprotected roads and lax enforcement. Streetsblog Chicago’s coverage is paused until further notice.


SUV Collides Head-On With E-Bike Rider

A 19-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe abdominal and pelvic injuries after a head-on collision with a 2022 SUV traveling east on 50 Street. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated. Both vehicles struck front to front.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-bike was injured in a collision with a 2022 SUV traveling east on 50 Street. The e-bike rider sustained fractures and dislocations to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The crash involved a center front-end impact on both vehicles. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider was also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not ejected and safety equipment status is unknown. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing 38 Street at 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 38 Street and 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 66-year-old man crossing 39 Street at 13 Avenue was hit by a northbound e-bike. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The e-bike struck him center front. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 39 Street at 13 Avenue with the signal when he was struck by a northbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front of the e-bike, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained serious upper arm injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars

A 78-year-old SUV driver struck several parked SUVs on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. He was injured and found unconscious. The crash damaged bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old man driving a 2019 Nissan SUV northbound on 53rd Street in Brooklyn collided with multiple parked SUVs. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the rear and quarter panels of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car

A 9-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west with no reported damage. The crash exposed dangers near parked cars.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck him as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The boy sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The collision highlights risks for pedestrians near parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two SUVs Collide, Young Pedestrian Killed

A 23-year-old man crossed 13th Avenue at 50th Street. Two SUVs crashed. One struck him. His body broke under the weight. He died there, in the street, as dusk settled and headlights glared. No driver errors listed.

A 23-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man crossed. Two SUVs collided. One struck him. His body shattered under the weight. He died there, in the street, as headlights burned through the dusk.' The crash involved two SUVs, both traveling straight. The pedestrian was at the intersection when he was hit. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The data shows the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while vehicle occupants were unhurt. The report documents another fatal intersection for New York’s streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 75-year-old man crossing 45 Street with the signal was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injury.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 45 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as serious but he remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Six-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A six-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a six-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Honda sedan traveling south on 58th Street struck him with its right front bumper. The child was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Commercial Vehicle Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a commercial vehicle making a left turn on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness.

According to the police report, a commercial vehicle traveling west on 11 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Ford commercial vehicle. The pedestrian was injured while legally crossing, emphasizing the driver's error in yielding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04